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The Commonwealth Fund12h
How the U.S. — and the World — Can Help Address Loneliness and Mental Health of Older People
Most older adults with an untreated mental health issue say they don’t want or need mental health care, indicating stigma may be a treatment obstacle.
Miss Manners: How can I avoid telling people that I’m taking time off to care for my dying father?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been taking time off work to help care for my father, who has incurable cancer. To clients I don’t know well, I’ve said, “I’ll be out of town to help my dad, who is sick.” ...
Bangkok Post on MSN2d
PM reminds families to take care of elderly kin
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday sent well wishes to Thai families in a national message marking National Elderly Day yesterday and Family Day, which fall today.In her message, Ms ...
Opinion
We must rise to the challenge and bring in a national care service
Your report on the scandal of overwork and low pay in the care sector highlights the urgent need for a publicly funded national care service ...
I wasn't prepared for the care crisis that hit my family. I'm learning how to raise 3 kids while tending to my aging parents.
My sandwich generation story has me caring for my aging parents, a disabled sibling, and my own three kids. Here's what I ...
Becker's Hospital Review6d
Where the US excels — and lags — in older adult care
The U.S. excels in some aspects of older adult care but falls short in others, according to a Commonwealth Fund survey ...