It can be a labor of love, and sometimes a job of necessity. Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for someone with a serious health condition each year. These often-unsung heroes provide hours of assistance to others. Yet the stress and strain of caregiving can take a toll on their own health. NIH-funded researchers are…
Over 5 Million Children Orphaned From COVID-19: Lancet Study
More than five million children worldwide have been orphaned since the COVID-19 pandemic started, claims a Feb. 24 update of a Lancet study that studied data through October 2021. The previous study had looked into COVID-19 orphanhood that occurred in the 14 months between March 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, and found there were…
Photos: The Fun-Filled Emotional Bond Between Orphaned Elephants and Caregivers
These heartwarming photos show the fun side of raising orphaned elephants at a wildlife sanctuary in East Africa. The pictures were taken at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust’s Elephant Nursery in Nairobi, Kenya, where orphaned elephants are raised by caregivers. In these moving photographs, Peter Mbulu, a caregiver who has cared for elephants for over 23…
Parents and Caregivers Say PRO Act Would Harm Their Families
Article by Kim Kavin This story is part of Entrepreneur’s Campaign For Our Careers, an effort to raise awareness about the harmful effects of the PRO Act. For more about the campaign, click here. Jay Hosty is on his seventh truck after 39 years and 3.3 million miles of hauling everything from toilet paper to…
Loving Care: The Story of Jane and Sam—and Millions of Others
Being the primary caregiver for a loved one at home isn’t for the faint of heart. Recently I spoke by phone with a woman—I’ll call her Jane, as she wishes to remain anonymous—who has spent the past 18 months caring for her failing husband in their apartment. Her dedication and her trials during this time,…
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