Tag: Family Caregiving
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What If Wednesday: What If Grandparents Were Paid for Child Care?
What If Wednesday: Reimagining Grandparent Childcare as Paid Work On our weekly What If Wednesday segment, we pose a provocative question to listeners and experts: what if grandparents were paid for childcare? Host Ali Moore and a panel of specialists explore the practical, economic, and social implications of such a policy idea. While this is…
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When to Place Mom in Care: A Personal Choice About Safety and Independence
Introduction: A difficult but common turning point When an aging parent can no longer safely live alone, adult children confront a heart-wrenching but sometimes necessary caregiving decision. The choice to place a parent in assisted living or another form of formal care is rarely about saying goodbye to a loved one. It’s about balancing safety,…
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Innovative Technologies for Dementia Care in Switzerland
The Role of Technology in Dementia Care In Switzerland, the use of technology in dementia care is becoming increasingly important. As families like the Cantieni brothers discover, innovative solutions can significantly improve the day-to-day lives of patients suffering from this condition. Their father, a 75-year-old who has been battling dementia for several years, enjoys a…