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Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

She knew she might get Alzheimer's in her 30s. That didn't make it any easier.

Jaime Bortz struggles with early-onset Alzheimer's, a hereditary condition affecting her family, highlighting the emotional and caregiving burdens involved.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I used to believe success was only about climbing the corporate ladder. I'm grateful my mom showed me that taking a step back can bring happiness, too.

The author's mother balanced work and caregiving, prioritizing family over career, profoundly influencing the author's understanding of parenting.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I spent summers in Transylvania with my grandfather when I was little. Now he's 97, so I moved there to be closer to him.

The author reflects on their evolved relationship with their grandfather, from being cared for to providing care, emphasizing love and respect in both roles.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

She knew she might get Alzheimer's in her 30s. That didn't make it any easier.

Jaime Bortz struggles with early-onset Alzheimer's, a hereditary condition affecting her family, highlighting the emotional and caregiving burdens involved.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I used to believe success was only about climbing the corporate ladder. I'm grateful my mom showed me that taking a step back can bring happiness, too.

The author's mother balanced work and caregiving, prioritizing family over career, profoundly influencing the author's understanding of parenting.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I spent summers in Transylvania with my grandfather when I was little. Now he's 97, so I moved there to be closer to him.

The author reflects on their evolved relationship with their grandfather, from being cared for to providing care, emphasizing love and respect in both roles.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carers need care, too': Bruce Willis's wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Caregivers need support and recognition, as highlighted by Emma Heming Willis following the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Shining a Spotlight on the Great Caregiving Transfer

The Great Caregiving Transfer is equally significant as the Great Wealth Transfer, affecting aging caregivers of adults with mental health issues.
Mental health
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Episode 6 Mom's at Work: The 'Panini' generation - The hidden workforce struggle employers can't ignore

The sandwich generation faces overwhelming challenges balancing childcare and eldercare, often exacerbated by high costs and the pressures of work.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Navigating the Mental Strain of Gendered Caregiving

Caregiving roles remain gendered, with women assuming most unpaid responsibilities, impacting their mental health.
Complex caregiver dynamics lead to emotional strain, exacerbated by lack of support and unresolved family issues.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Caregivers Can Protect Their Relationship With a Loved One

Utilizing supportive language and active listening can improve trust and understanding between caregivers and loved ones.
Focusing on symptoms and validating feelings can help address treatment resistance.
Setting boundaries and practicing self-care is essential for caregivers' well-being.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carers need care, too': Bruce Willis's wife speaks out after deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa

Caregivers need support and recognition, as highlighted by Emma Heming Willis following the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Shining a Spotlight on the Great Caregiving Transfer

The Great Caregiving Transfer is equally significant as the Great Wealth Transfer, affecting aging caregivers of adults with mental health issues.
Mental health
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Episode 6 Mom's at Work: The 'Panini' generation - The hidden workforce struggle employers can't ignore

The sandwich generation faces overwhelming challenges balancing childcare and eldercare, often exacerbated by high costs and the pressures of work.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Navigating the Mental Strain of Gendered Caregiving

Caregiving roles remain gendered, with women assuming most unpaid responsibilities, impacting their mental health.
Complex caregiver dynamics lead to emotional strain, exacerbated by lack of support and unresolved family issues.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Caregivers Can Protect Their Relationship With a Loved One

Utilizing supportive language and active listening can improve trust and understanding between caregivers and loved ones.
Focusing on symptoms and validating feelings can help address treatment resistance.
Setting boundaries and practicing self-care is essential for caregivers' well-being.
#retirement-planning
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

She knows she will forget': Grief, dementia and motherhood in pictures

Katherine Hubbard's work explores grief and caregiving through photography, intertwining personal narratives with performance and domestic space.
#cultural-heritage
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

In a Flooded Future San Francisco, Care Is All We Have | KQED

Kwan's debut novel intertwines personal loss and cultural history amid environmental catastrophe.
fromKqed
1 week ago
SF parents

The Poetry of Resilience | KQED

Resilience manifests through creativity, community, and shared experiences, as depicted in personal stories from various individuals in California.
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

In a Flooded Future San Francisco, Care Is All We Have | KQED

Kwan's debut novel intertwines personal loss and cultural history amid environmental catastrophe.
#family-dynamics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Caregiving for my mom and 2 toddlers made me feel like a failure. There was never enough time in the day.

Caregiving for a dying parent while raising young children creates a profound struggle between family needs and personal guilt.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: Our one stubborn sister thinks she has the last word on Mom

One sibling opposes assisted living for their mother despite the family's agreement on her need for additional care amidst unresolved concerns.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Grandparenting Is Changing

Grandparents are increasingly taking on caregiving roles, impacting their relationships with children and grandchildren.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Caregiving for my mom and 2 toddlers made me feel like a failure. There was never enough time in the day.

Caregiving for a dying parent while raising young children creates a profound struggle between family needs and personal guilt.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: Our one stubborn sister thinks she has the last word on Mom

One sibling opposes assisted living for their mother despite the family's agreement on her need for additional care amidst unresolved concerns.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Grandparenting Is Changing

Grandparents are increasingly taking on caregiving roles, impacting their relationships with children and grandchildren.
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

People Scared Of Dying Are Feeling At Peace After Hearing These 10 Profound Experiences

"I remind myself of the billions of people (and animals) who have gone through it already. It's like when I was doing my driving test and I would look at other people and think, 'If they are able to drive, then surely I can!' You'll be joining all your ancestors, Marilyn Monroe, Jesus, the Queen Elizabeths, and many more. If they can all do it, so can you..."
Retirement
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Keeping Your Heart Open to Care Without Burning Out

Empathic distress fatigue is often misidentified as compassion fatigue among caregivers.
Viewing care as a limited resource can exacerbate caregiver burnout.
'We-care' practices can help improve caregiver resilience and capacity.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Texas mortgage duo rallies industry, Aggies for ALS fundraiser

Cissu emphasized the urgency of raising funds for ALS, stating that with limited awareness and government support, the community needs to come together for research.
Fundraising
#dementia
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer's. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Janice Goldberg reflects on her journey as a caregiver for her partner Sue, who has Alzheimer's disease, aiming to raise awareness through a documentary.
#parenting
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Robert De Niro won't change his daughter's nappy - two parents weigh in on why that attitude stinks

fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Robert De Niro won't change his daughter's nappy - two parents weigh in on why that attitude stinks

Fashion & style
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

How this celebrity stylist and launches tribute collection to honor late husband's and raise awareness for Dementia care | amNewYork

Celebrity stylist Montgomery Frazier launches a fashion line in memory of his late husband, raising awareness for dementia care.
#public-art
NYC parents
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

This new massive sculpture in Grand Army Plaza honors motherhood in all of its forms

The 'Monuments to Motherhood' sculpture honors the universal contributions of caregiving through an interactive bronze installation.
NYC parents
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

This new massive sculpture in Grand Army Plaza honors motherhood in all of its forms

The 'Monuments to Motherhood' sculpture honors the universal contributions of caregiving through an interactive bronze installation.
#leadership
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

How parenthood protects the brain from the effects of aging

Raising children has neuroprotective benefits for parents' brain health, suggesting broader societal advantages.
#gene-hackman
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman was driving near home three months before his death: report

Gene Hackman, despite being seen in good health months prior, succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman's final days marked by isolation: slowing down and reclusive'

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, illustrating the profound connection and challenges faced by caregivers and their loved ones.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Retirement

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy seen on surveillance footage in last public appearance the day before she died

SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman was driving near home three months before his death: report

Gene Hackman, despite being seen in good health months prior, succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gene Hackman's final days marked by isolation: slowing down and reclusive'

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes, illustrating the profound connection and challenges faced by caregivers and their loved ones.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Retirement

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy seen on surveillance footage in last public appearance the day before she died

Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

At 26, I'm paying off 13,000 in debt while caring for my disabled mother-how can I break free from financial fear?

Managing debt as a caregiver is challenging, but forming a realistic budget is essential.
#technology
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC startup

New York's elderly can now get a 'virtual companion' for chats, medication reminders and memory games

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I left my director job at Meta after becoming my dad's caregiver. Here's how I'm helping people like me.

Shauna Sweeney left her role at Meta to create an app for caregivers after experiencing the challenges of looking after her father with Alzheimer's.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

New York's elderly can now get a 'virtual companion' for chats, medication reminders and memory games

Seniors' TVs become caregiving platforms with ONSCREEN's pilot program in New York.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Motherhood Penalty and the Fatherhood Competence Gap

Mothers face career setbacks due to biases against their competence.
Caregiving fathers are viewed as less competent and lack support systems.
Achieving gender equity requires addressing biases towards both genders.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Facing a silver tsunami, Nevada home health care workers demand a $20 minimum wage

Home health care workers in Carson City are advocating for a raise to $20 an hour due to increased living costs and demand for services.
Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Bruce Willis at 70, the film legend whose memory is fading and who is supported by seven women

Bruce Willis has retired from public life due to battles with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, with his family now caring for him.
Retirement
fromDigital Insurance
2 months ago

Family caregiving responsibilities impact women investors' careers, Nationwide

Economic uncertainty and caregiving duties hinder women's retirement savings across generations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australian men doing no more housework than they were 20 years ago still 50% less than women

"In its 19th iteration, the Hilda report shows Australian men are not doing any more housework than 20 years ago, while women handle exponentially more."
UK news
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Grey Matter review feelgood Alzheimer's film is well-meaning life-lesson comedy

The film struggles to balance humor and sensitivity in addressing Alzheimer's and the caregiver experience.
fromFinanceBuzz
2 months ago

9 Computer-Less Work From Home Jobs for the Technically Challenged

If you're looking to tap into a new source of income that doesn't involve the stress of navigating new computer programs, here are a few ideas to consider.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 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.
Miscellaneous
Medicine
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Family caregivers are on the rise due to aging-in-place preferences

The number of older adults needing care increased significantly, with an associated rise in caregiving hours.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Asking Eric: My friend's reaction to my writing was dismaying. Maybe she's jealous?

It's clear your friend chose to spend her time with your crafted words, which in itself is an honor. Seeking feedback and receiving it can differ.
Writing
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Croydon man who had stroke while living in Spain 'desperate' to come home

After Lee's stroke in Spain, Hannah and her daughter Faye manage his care, but the heavy demands and limited support are overwhelming.
Miscellaneous
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

Hilary Swank shares rare photo of her celebrating the holidays with her twins

"Happy Holidays to you all," the "Million Dollar Baby" star wrote in the caption. "So grateful for this community. Wishing everyone a restful and restorative time, as best as possible anyway, as we all navigate all we juggle." This sentiment reflects her appreciation for support during the busy holiday season while managing motherhood.
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