In a world that demands care for its aging population, it's dangerous to ignore the burden on caregivers These steps can make a significant difference in how caregivers make it through each day Fortune · Jan 27, 2023
This CEO thought she understood the reality of caregiving for employees—until she became a caregiver herself Sarahjane Sacchetti will step down as CEO of Cleo to become chief business officer after caring for a parent with ALS. Fortune · Jan 26, 2023
COVID may have enhanced many dads' involvement in parenting – our research shows why caregiving roles can last Recent data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics suggests the COVID pandemic may have triggered a substantial rise in the number of stay-at-home dads across the country. One in nine stay-at-home parents were fathers in 2022, compared with one in 14 in 2019. The Conversation · Jan 18, 2023
Gen Z, pay transparency, flexibility move top of mind in 2023 workplace trends The past year has been rife with evolving ideas about what future workplaces might look like. There’s been a shift in what workers expect from their jobs and who those workers are. Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023
When caregivers need caregivers Overworked family caregivers are experiencing skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression Salon · Jan 3, 2023
Author of 'Untangling Alzheimer’s: The Guide for Families and Professionals' explains how caregivers navigate holidays BALTIMORE -- As Christmas approaches, people who care for loved ones, as well as paid helpers, are preparing themselves and their patients to make it through the holidays. Caregivers face added stress of holiday preparations on top of the responsibilities associated with caregiving, said Karen Winkowski, administrator for the Harford… Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022
Picking up grandchildren from school can help mental health, says study Research suggests looking after grandchildren regularly may help prevent loneliness and improve wellbeing The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022
Caring for grandchildren can fight off loneliness, study suggests However, caring for a spouse in later life can lead to greater social isolation The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
Women are struggling to regain lost ground in the workforce after COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated social and economic inequalities between men and women in Canada. The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022
Go with the flow: the artists changing the face of movement on film A new exhibition of video art encompasses sign language kung fu, caregiving as choreography and the fluidity of gender and tradition The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022
Getting more men into nursing means a rethink of gender roles, pay and recognition. But we need them urgently Demand for health care is soaring as the population ages, medical treatments become more widely available and more people live with chronic and complex illnesses. The Conversation · Aug 11, 2022
Young caregivers 'exist in the shadows,' offer crucial help Millions of Americans with serious health problems depend on children ages 18 and younger to provide some or all of their care at home The Independent UK · May 31, 2022
Don't give mum chocolates for Mother's Day. Take on more housework, share the mental load and advocate for equality instead With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many grateful and loving families are thinking about what to give mum to show their appreciation. The Conversation · May 5, 2022