Caregiving
Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value
Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but that doesn’t take away its ethical value Unpaid caregiving work can feel small and personal, but it has significant ethical value and contributes to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The decision to step back from a career to care for a loved one can […]
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Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection Time banking, a community-based mutual aid system, could ease the burden of elder care by providing affordable and reciprocal support to older adults. The global demographic shift towards an aging population poses significant challenges, including high costs and a shortage of professional caregivers, […]
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Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning
Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning Aging is an unpredictable, highly individualized process that varies depending on a person’s genetics, medical history, cognitive status and socioeconomic factors. The majority of older Americans report a strong sense of purpose and self-worth, but […]
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Helping friends can boost mood for older adults
Helping friends can boost mood for older adults Providing practical help to close friends can boost mood for older adults, particularly women, who tend to have more emotional intimacy and conversation-based friendships. Older men are less likely than women to provide emotional support to friends, and may experience a lower positive mood on days they […]
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Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care
Parents don’t need to try harder – to ease parenting stress, forget self-reliance and look for ways to share the care Parents don’t need to try harder or be self-reliant to ease parenting stress; instead, they need connection and support from others. The traditional nuclear family ideal, which emphasizes self-reliance, is a relatively recent development […]
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Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia − $224B in unpaid care
Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia − $224B in unpaid care The true cost of dementia care in the US is estimated to be $277 billion per year, five times higher than the initial medical spending estimate of $53 billion. The majority of this cost ($224 billion) is attributed to unpaid care […]
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1 in 5 people with dementia get no care
1 in 5 people with dementia get no care 1 in 5 people living with dementia globally receive no care or assistance with daily living tasks, regardless of their country’s wealth or development status. The lack of care has persisted for years, and its consequences are severe, including increased risk of emergency room visits, nursing […]
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