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Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

My sister gave up her career to care for our parents. It makes me feel guilty.

An older sister quit a 40-year nursing career at 59 to provide full-time care—groceries, meals, and transport—for elderly parents while a sibling lives 3,000 miles away.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I work full-time while caring for both my mom and kids. It can be overwhelming, but it's taught me I don't have to be in control.

Balancing parenting and caregiving for an aging parent requires constant attention, adaptive routines, and can increase positivity and self-confidence.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What to Expect When Your Loved One Is Dying: The Good Death

Understanding three end-of-life phases and offering compassionate, educational support can transform dying into a peaceful, dignified process.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My husband and I chose to live in Washington, DC, based on job opportunities. I wish we'd chosen to live closer to family.

Choosing career opportunities in DC left the family distant from aging parents and complicated caregiving, resulting in lasting regret and desire to move closer now.
New York Yankees
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Yankees fan builds miniature Fenway Park for his Red Sox-loving father

A Yankees fan built a miniature Fenway Park in his yard so his Red Sox–loving father, who can't visit the stadium, could enjoy games.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I don't know how we would survive': caregivers speak of fears over upcoming Medicaid cuts

Medicaid enables home-based attendant care, supplies, and equipment for people with severe disabilities, supporting family caregiving, independent living, and access to medical services.
Parenting
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How to switch to part-time if you're a working parent

Going part-time demands clear goals and intentional boundaries to ensure reduced hours create relief rather than new obligations, fragmentation, or stalled career momentum.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

My dad has Alzheimer's. He needs full-time care but we have been turned away from every facility | Jane Rawson

An 84-year-old man with Alzheimer's requires constant care beyond his wife's capacity, forcing placement attempts into aged care amid long waits and family guilt.
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Bruce Willis's Dementia Care Plan 'Not Up for a Debate'

was the safest and best decision - not just for Bruce, but also for our two young girls
Public health
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'My sister transferred my late dad's car into her name - How can I protect mom's assets?'

Sister managing their elderly mother's care and transferring their late father's car into her name raises concerns about control of family assets and potential misuse.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My mom lives with me, my husband, and our 10 kids. My family loves multigenerational living.

Moved mother into a larger shared home to provide eldercare, enable grandchildren to bond with their grandmother, and simplify finances despite higher taxes.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

FIRST PERSON | I'm part of the sandwich generation caught between being a new mom and my mom's caregiver | CBC News

The call came around 3 a.m. "Your mum had a stroke," I heard my cousin in India say. I crumpled to the floor. As I sat sobbing, he explained that she was in surgery and still critical. My mind swam with disbelief. Less than 24 hours ago, I had spoken to her over video chat. She'd been in high spirits singing Old MacDonald to her new grandson our daily morning ritual since his birth that April.
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Public health
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Grandparents Are Getting Older, On Average. Here's Why That Matters.

Increasing numbers of families will simultaneously provide care for both children and aging relatives, creating emotional, financial, and practical strain.
Medicine
fromAol
1 month ago

The New Sick Day Playbook: How Working Parents Are Redefining Sick Days

Remote work and telehealth enable parents to manage children's sick days with flexible scheduling, home care, and reduced travel stress.
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