For four months, my husband, Brad, had been recovering from a stem-cell transplant that saved his...
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The care economy as an infrastructure investment
Before the start of the recession, women were playing a key role in the strength of the national...
The Pandemic Offers a Chance to Reimagine Caregiving
Our current conversation about caregiving, driven by school shutdowns, Covid outbreaks in nursing...
My aunt stole my mother’s Social Security, and persuaded my elderly father to sign over power of attorney
Dear Moneyist, My mother’s sister is using my mother’s Social Security Number to avoid having to...
The Health Insurance Plot Is the New American Happy Ending
The Health Insurance Plot is a cousin to the Marriage Plot, which refers to a story that concludes...
Why Europeans Don’t Get Huge Medical Bills
Should America just get rid of health insurers? Americans don’t seem to like insurance companies...
A ‘Safety Net’ That’s a Kafkaesque Mess
Supplemental Security Income — a cash assistance program whose beneficiaries also get Medicaid...
30 Years Later, The American Dream Is Still Not ADA-Compliant
July 26, 2020, commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, arguably...
Can I get paid to be a family caregiver in the US?
Providing support to a critically ill, disabled, or frail family member goes far beyond providing...
How to Deal with a Career Gap Due to Caregiving
No one expects that at some point in your life you’ll have to pause your career to take care of...
Clocking In: ‘Would You Change My Mother’s Diaper for $10 an Hour?’
On a Tuesday in April, Michelle Walton woke up in Plantation, Florida, at eight. Her back hurt....
Be a Friend to the Elderly, Get Paid
Ricardo Figueroa, 31, isn’t a family member or caretaker or even a neighbor. He’s a paid companion...
US Caregivers May Be Eligible For Paid Leave Under COVID-19 Relief Law
Parents who must stay home from work to care for their adult children with disabilities due to...
Medicare Changes Caregivers Need to Know in 2020
Without a shadow of a doubt, caregivers face incredible challenges. One of the many obstacles is...
BC Boosts Pay for Long-Term Care Workers amidst COVID-19
The B.C. government is taking over as the employer of all long-term care workers in the province...
What to do when you become an accidental landlord
Sometimes you can find yourself the manager of a rental property without meaning to do so. You...
What My Mom (And HIV) Taught Me About Caregiving
I was my 84-year-old mom’s live-in caregiver until her death last October. We shared a home for...
Why Black women are aging alone
“Gains in life expectancy don’t mean living more years disease-free,” says Brown, noting that many...
My mom cared for my dad at home until the house fire that took her life
When a fire broke out in the home John's parents shared, his father managed to escape the fire...
The unequal financial burden for Black caregivers
Carlo St. Juste Jr. is on his way to bring his mother to a hospital appointment when he takes...
Gen-X Women Are Caught in a Generational Tug-of-War
On that day, and just about every day these past few months, I had to choose between caring for...
Why Women Go Missing From The Workforce – And What To Do About It
Taking care of a loved one who is sick or has a disability can easily be a full-time job that...
Are we supporting military caregivers?
Can you be grateful while demanding more? Is it possible to admire and acknowledge the dedication...
What Do I Owe My Severely Disabled Parents?
A little over two years ago, my family was involved in a catastrophic car accident overseas. My...