Wilson, an entrepreneur in Atlanta, Georgia, knows what it’s like firsthand to care for an older family member. In the earlier stages of her dementia diagnosis, his late grandmother lived with him, which he described as both “rewarding and challenging.” “Later, she moved to my uncle’s home in D.C., where he had access to additional resources to support her care,” …
The Dutch government is essentially forcing certain groups of people to structurally commit fraud, the National Ombudsman, Reinier van Zutphen, said in a report published on Tuesday. It involves professional administrators, legal representatives, and informal caregivers who have to digitally do business with the government, a health insurer, or the bank on someone else’s behalf, Trouw reports. “The government is …
Caregivers provide an estimated $600 billion in free labor each year, according to the AARP. She and her partner found themselves navigating the confusing world of Medicare and Medicaid, estate planning, powers of attorney, etc., all in the hope of helping their loved ones stay healthy and comfortable until they need an end-of-life plan. On this episode of How To!, …
Parents and caregivers of young children say they've hit pandemic rock bottom Enlarge this image toggle caption Cooper Neill for NPR Cooper Neill for NPR "I had a parent tell me to f*** off last week," Cori Berg said. Working parents can't always afford to keep a sick child home Enlarge this image toggle caption Mohamed Sadek for NPR Mohamed …
Nurses and care workers said they do not want to be obliged to get vaccinated against the flu or the coronavirus just because of their profession. Research conducted by the NU’91 labor union showed that about 33 percent are ready to get vaccinated against coronavirus, should such a vaccine hit the market, and 35 percent plan to get a flu …
