Pooja Patel of Aging Together provides education and support services for family caregivers of aging parents.
Caregiving
Aging Can Be Dangerous for Women. Here’s Why
Discrimination within the U.S. healthcare system results in insufficient care that lowers patients’ quality of life and decreases survival rates – especially for older women.
This New Book Examines Women’s Role as ‘America’s Safety Net’
Unlike other countries around the world, the U.S. relies on women to pick up the (unpaid) burden of caregiving, says author Jessica Calarco.
Think You Do More Housework Than Your Husband? It’s Not Your Imagination
It doesn’t matter if the woman is the primary breadwinner or a stay-at-home mom – she’s doing more laundry and enjoying less leisure time than the man of the house.
You’re Suddenly a Caregiver. These Startups Want to Help You Navigate the Home Health System
As the pandemic continues, many Americans have taken on caregiving as another full-time job. Startups like Carewell and Grayce are making it a little easier.
Hollywood Partners with Uber, Spotify and Others to Get 2.5 Million Women Back to Work
The pandemic forced moms and caregivers to quit jobs. Time’s Up and 200 businesses want to help.
‘Mom Guilt’ Was Already a Thing. Then the Pandemic Made it Hell for Caregivers
Women are disproportionately saddled with child and elder care duties. Some of them are trying to keep businesses afloat, too. It’s been … a lot.
Your Story Exchange: Jewels for Hope
Sandy D’Andrea founded Jewels For Hope, a handmade jewelry company, in 2009. The company creates specific lines of jewelry for a number of charitable organizations, and donates a portion of their profits to these causes.