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Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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
5 days 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
6 days 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
6 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
Canada news
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
1 week 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
2 weeks 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.
#mental-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews review a memoir of great scope and intimacy

A fragmented personal narrative confronts suicide, guilt, silence, family demands, and cancelled opportunities with dark humor and emotional acuity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Dear Abby: This delusion about our childhood has ruined my sister's life

Contact local mental health or social work services for outreach and assistance when a loved one refuses treatment and is struggling to function.
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