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Living Together: The Wealth of Generations

For some, a multigenerational household involves both love and economics

by Chris Farrell
May 21, 2024
Following a stroke and Parkinsonism diagnosis, the family of Carol Lawler decided it would be best to come — and live — together.
John Lawler and his daughter, Katie, at their home in Minnesota.
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Workplace Culture

Most home care workers are entitled to overtime but might not know it

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Nov 24, 2021
A new initiative from the Labor Department aims to up outreach and enforcement related to such issues.
Long-term caregivers and supporters rally in Los Angeles in July for greater investment in the country's caregiving infrastructure.
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Parenting in a Pandemic

How have dads been stepping up as caregivers during the pandemic?

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Sep 15, 2021
Dads have played a more active role in domestic labor and caregiving during the pandemic. That's helped moms — just not enough.
With more fathers at home during the pandemic, housework and child care has become more equal.
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Preparing for retirement when you have one child

by Rose Conlon
Dec 5, 2019
"It gets complicated after your parents pass away and you have nobody."
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The financial toll of caring for aging parents as an only child

by Rose Conlon
Sep 25, 2019
Elder care can be a challenge without the help of siblings.
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Some comfort for caregivers

by Lizzie O'Leary
Sep 20, 2013
What resources are available for people who take care of sick or elderly loved ones?
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The cost of caregiving

by Lizzie O'Leary
Sep 13, 2013
Taking care of an ailing loved one is difficult emotionally, physically and financially. One caregiver shares her story.
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