The ‘caregiving cliff’ is coming for the American workforce if employers don’t wake up now
With baby boomers aging, the sandwich generation's careers will suffer under the combined strains of caretaking, parenting, ...
Psychology Today6h
How Do I Know I Am a Caregiver for Someone Who Is Dying?
More than half of all deaths now occur at home. Caring for someone dying at home can be one of the most meaningful occasions ...
ThePrint16h
Handling Unexpected Emergencies (HUE) Workshop: Empowering Elderly Caregivers with Critical Knowledge and Skills
The 5th edition of Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road’s flagship workshop series, Handling Unexpected Emergencies (HUE), ...
Lancet paper highlights India’s need for national dementia policy with focus on cultural factors
A recent Lancet paper by researchers from the Centre for Brain Research at IISc has highlighted the need for a comprehensive ...
WESA17h
Empathy between caregivers and patients helps both. What happens when dementia tears that bond?
When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research ...
westernu.ca7h
Family’s journey through ALS inspires occupational therapy student
Western student applying occupational therapy to her ALS experience to help other families manage their daily lives with physical or cognitive impairment.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN12h
Rushville hospital launching group for caregivers to offer support, connections
Culbertson Memorial Hospital hopes to use a new support group to provide assistance and connections to those who care for others.
Combating Hidden Career Penalties Against Women Who Provide Eldercare
Women who provide eldercare face larger career penalties than men. This "daughterhood penalty," on top of a "motherhood ...
A unified approach to Alzheimer's: Key legislative wins for 2024
The Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act (Public Law 118-93), enacted on October 1, 2024, mandates that the National ...