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fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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
3 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.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
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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
3 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.
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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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