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California Woman Describes Moving Mother With Parkinson's Into Assisted Living
Rachel Stein, 44, detailed the challenges of caring for her 78-year-old mother with Parkinson's disease at home before returning her to a smaller assisted-living facility. The account covers costs, daily safety concerns, and the decision process that ended in March 2026.
Nbc NewsMedicaid Funding Reductions Affect Family Caregivers in Maryland
A federal spending package signed by President Donald Trump last year is projected to reduce Medicaid funding by about $1 trillion over the next decade. Maryland has already cut $126 million from programs for people with developmental disabilities, reducing wages and hours for fa…
nationalpost.comFordham Senior Colby McCaskill Wins NPR’s 2026 College Podcast Challenge
The Fordham University senior's podcast, titled 'Dear Papa,' explores his family's experience with aging, dementia and death. NPR judges selected the entry from hundreds of submissions for its intimacy and vulnerability. The winning podcast has prompted candid conversations among…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRegistered Nurse Describes Challenges of Unpaid Family Caregiving for Elderly Parent
A registered nurse with over 30 years of experience recounts leaving her job in New York City to provide full-time unpaid care for her mother following her father's death and her mother's car accident. She highlights the emotional and physical demands of caregiving amid limited i…