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The Costly, Painful, Lonely Burden of Care

The Costly, Painful, Lonely Burden of Care

by External Article | Mar 16, 2021 | 24/7 Caregiving, Care Work Library, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for a Romantic Partner | 1 comment

After spending four months in the hospital, becoming temporarily blind and unable to walk, eat, dress or use the toilet on his own, he was given his discharge papers. A doctor told Ms. Washington that her husband would need 24-hour care and “could not be left alone...
This Food Delivery Worker Won’t Let Coronavirus Get in Her Way

This Food Delivery Worker Won’t Let Coronavirus Get in Her Way

by External Article | May 5, 2020 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Child, Caring for a Grandchild, Working Family Caregivers | 0 comments

In the daytime, she’s taking care of her daughter, De’Onna, 20, who has cerebral palsy. At night, she’s delivering meals through the company DoorDash, a food delivery app. At DoorDash, women make up over half of its “dashers” in suburban areas and more than 60 percent...

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