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SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months agoAsking Eric: How I made sure I'll get what I deserve when my dad dies
Effective communication and financial transparency can prevent sibling conflicts in caregiving situations.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoCaregiving 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
3 months agoAsking 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoNavigating 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoNavigating 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.
#dementia
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months agoCarers 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.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
3 months agoShe 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago3 Tools to Heal the Pain of Dementia's Emotional Disconnect
Dementia-related emotional disconnect is a common experience for caregivers that leads to feelings of inadequacy.
Emotional unresponsiveness in dementia can feel personal, triggering deep-rooted fears and self-blame.
Dementia relationship dissonance can be addressed through intentional emotional recognition and reframing.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago3 Tools to Heal the Pain of Dementia's Emotional Disconnect
Dementia-related emotional disconnect is a common experience for caregivers that leads to feelings of inadequacy.
Emotional unresponsiveness in dementia can feel personal, triggering deep-rooted fears and self-blame.
Dementia relationship dissonance can be addressed through intentional emotional recognition and reframing.
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#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month agoShining 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months agoHow 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months agoHow 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.
#family
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI 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
2 months agoI 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.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoI 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
2 months agoI 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.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month agoPeople 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
1 month agoKeeping 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.
Fashion & style
fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoHow 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.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month agoShe Went From Single Mother to Franchise Industry Powerhouse | Entrepreneur
"I fell in love with franchising. If my parents had access to this model when they ran their small business, it would've been a gift. Franchising provides the network and support independent business owners often lack."
Startup companies
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SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months agoGene 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
3 months agoGene 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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months agoThe 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.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months agoLeaving 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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