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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

It's Our Turn to Build a New System of Care

Today, nearly 80 million people rely on Medicaid for care. From covering 40 percent of all childbirths to nearly 70 percent of home care for older and disabled people, Medicaid is more than a line item.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

My parents sold their home of 40 years and retired to Colombia. I moved them back to the US when they both got sick.

Alzheimer's diagnosis forced a return to Houston for parents after 15 years in Barranquilla, Colombia.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Seating nooks and memory shelves: the welcoming family home embracing dementia-friendly design

Glaswegian retirees Jim McConnachie and Frances McChlery decided to build a home closer to city facilities for her sister with young-onset dementia, opting for a property in Comrie, Perthshire, with a south-facing garden.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I founded a multimillion-dollar slime company with a friend. I can provide better care for my nonverbal child because of it.

Sara Schiller emphasizes the therapeutic value of play for families dealing with disabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My mother-in-law is still driving despite a near miss. How can we stop her?

Elderly drivers may pose risks to themselves and others, needing careful consideration from family.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Forgotten by the world': Disability deepens sisters' struggle in Gaza

Displaced individuals with disabilities face heightened challenges and bullying in refugee camps like Shati, emphasizing the need for empathy and support.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I bought my mom's house in Maine after getting priced out of California. We live a slow life together now, and I feel fulfilled.

Alyson Austin relocated from California to Maine to care for her mother and reduce housing costs.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'We paid 40,000 for a log cabin for my father - but now he's in a home and my brother says the cabin is his'

Navigating family disagreements can complicate essential matters like caregiving and financial responsibilities.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

Family members uncovered neglect and poor care in an assisted-living facility, prompting them to monitor their mother with a hidden camera.
Coronavirus
fromwww.cnn.com
5 months ago

My kids have been to school 3 days in the last month. How I cope

Parents struggle to manage work while caring for sick children, highlighting the need for effective strategies to support both health and productivity.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Leaving a job to become an unpaid caregiver can be difficult. Trying to get your job or salary back could be even harder.

Older Americans are facing a difficult choice: leave behind a career they've built for decades to care for their parents, or stay at their job and cover the high cost of care.
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