The Elder-Care Delusion

HealthQ Special: Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation

Join the conversation as the HealthQ team explores the messiness, humor, and satisfaction that comes with caregiving when you’re sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids.

Therapists Claim ‘Woke’ Ideology is Undermining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

“Research regularly suggests that left-leaning people have poorer mental health than conservatives” The post Therapists Claim ‘Woke’ Ideology is Undermining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

The best time to talk to your parents about senior care — before it's too late

A senior care expert says 77 of families wish they'd acted sooner, revealing the subtle signs of cognitive decline to watch for during visits.

I’m a 20-year-old unpaid carer – my friends are saving for houses I’ll never afford

Young people, like me, who look after family members are finding that it not only reshapes your present, but also your long‑term plans

Parenting may permanently improve brain health for mums and dads

Raising children appears to keep the brain young, potentially acting as a buffer against cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s

I’ll choose a stepfather any day; a stepfather shaped the man I am today – Konnected Minds founder

For many people, the words stepfather or stepmother often evoke stories of neglect, favouritism or emotional scars. Tales of difficult blended families have become so common that they have shaped society's perception of stepparents. But for entrepreneur and Konnected Minds host, Derrick Abaitey, his story is the complete opposite.

Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring center roof collapse

Mourners are attending funerals of 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed.

Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers

The complaint alleges the caregiver shouted and cursed at the toddlers, and in some cases even ignored their crying and needs while they were in her care.

Protect Your Brain as You Age

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging people to take a proactive approach to brain health as they grow older. While some changes in memory and thinking are a natural part of ageing, serious cognitive decline is not inevitable. Many of the key risk factors for conditions such as dementia are []

Hanwha Life partners with Severance Hospital on integrated dementia care

Hanwha Life partners with Severance Hospital on integrated dementia care

Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in roof collapse

Mourners are attending funerals of 14 schoolchildren who were killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed

Therapists warn: ‘Woke’ ideology undermining cognitive-behavioral therapy

Critical social justice ideology aids, abets poorer mental health, therapists argue.

You can hire a mysterious stranger to mourn your passing

There's nothing new about hired mourners. The practice of paying folks to pretend to care about someone's passing goes back thousands of years, crossing cultural divides, from east to west. Moirologists, wailers, keeners—call them what you will. For the vain or the superstitious, there's comfort to be found in knowing that someone will be there to witness their remains ritualistically given to the dust. — Read the rest The post You can hire a mysterious stranger to mourn your passing appeared first on Boing Boing.

My Sister Thinks She’s Found the Answer to Caring for Our Rapidly Declining Mom. There’s a Reason Why No One Does This.

Someone is going to get hurt.

Who cares for Singapore’s carers? Recent deaths highlight urgent need to tackle burnout

When Karasi Chandramogan’s father died four years ago, the 35-year-old Singaporean was left with the overwhelming responsibility of being the sole carer for her brother, who has autism, and mother, an amputee. “Me and my dad were a tag team,” the freelance behavioural therapist said. “When he passed on, I couldn’t mourn too much because I had to handle the funeral situation as well as my mum and brother.” She recalled an incident in April, when her brother, Bala, suffered seizures during lunch....

I love my father deeply — which is why I want him to die quickly

If there is one thing I’ve learned watching my father disintegrate, it’s that our various approaches to end-of-life care are not working. The post I love my father deeply — which is why I want him to die quickly appeared first on MS NOW.

Bereaved parents to lay children’s shoes outside Parliament in call for support

Campaigner Ceri Menai-Davis criticised the lack of mental health support for families who lose a child.

NHS treats dementia patients 'as second-class citizens': Fury of Alzheimer's Society boss who says families are sent home with just a leaflet

NHS treats dementia patients 'as second-class citizens': Fury of Alzheimer's Society boss who says families are sent home with just a leaflet

Tears as 7 family members, others, die after burying mother

There was a great tears and lamentation after a Benue family lost seven members and several sympathisers while returning from the burial of their mother.

Analyzed to Death?

Depressed? Anxious? Maybe you should see someone. If so, good luck. According to the American Psychological Association, most mental health professionals are consistently and fully booked. Yet, for all that therapy, better mental health eludes Americans, says Jonathan Alpert, author of Therapy Nation—How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided. If anything, the author contends, mental health care is a likely cause of our collective psychological malaise.The post Analyzed to Death? appeared first on .

12-year-old Canadian Girl Exposes the Banks

Obviously, there are more complicated nuances, but even a child can understand that our system is completely flawed.

What Activities Help Support Cognitive Wellness as You Age?

Cognitive wellness is an important part of overall well-being as people grow older. While changes in memory and thinking can occur naturally over time, many older adults look for ways to keep their minds engaged and maintain a strong sense of purpose in their daily lives. Engaging in meaningful experiences, learning new things, and maintaining []

गुरुङ समुदायको पहिचानले विस्तारित लमजुङको ग्रामीण पर्यटन

लमजुङ । कुनै समय गाउँका युवायुवती साँझपख रोधीघरमा भेला भएर गीत गाउँथे। यस्तै, नाच्थे, सुख–दुःख साट्थे र पुस्तौँदेखि पुस्तामा संस्कार, संस्कृति तथा सामूहिक जीवनका मूल्य हस्तान्तरण गर्थे। गुरुङ समुदायका लागि रोधी मनोरञ्जनको थलो मात्र नभई सामाजिक शिक्षालय पनि थियो। समयसँगै आधुनिक जीवनशैली, वैदेशिक रोजगारी र बसाइसराइका कारण रोधी बस्ने चलन क्रमशः घट्दै गएको छ। रोधीले []

Antigua Welcomes OAS Declaration to Strengthen Mental Health

CARIBBEAN - Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the adoption of the Declaration on Improving Mental Health in the Americas, saying climate-related disasters, economic vulnerability, social disruption and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have heightened the need for stronger mental health systems across the region.

MISA was not a good man! The intent behind his 36-apartment building donation to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, says it all – By Richard Nyong, CEO, Lekki Gardens Estate

Good is the enemy of great. A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children. A great man leaves a legacy and an indelible impact that outlives him. Three years ago, during a difficult season of illness, you heard about a young doctor, tired and defeated, complaining to no one in particular that he could not afford a house [] MISA was not a good man! The intent behind his 36-apartment building donation to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, says it all – By Richard Nyong, CEO, Lekki Gardens Estate

Avis de décès de Monsieur Kabinè Oulén Koïta, dit « Maire »

La grande famille KOÏTA de Banankoroda, dans la commune urbaine de Kankan, les familles alliées ainsi que les amis et connaissances ont la profonde douleur d’annoncer le décès de leur père, frère, cousin, neveu, beau-père, Monsieur Kabinè Oulén Koïta, affectueusement appelé « Maire », enseignant de profession. Son décès est survenu dans la nuit d’hier []

Family's world 'turned upside down' after grandmother's deathbed confession

A woman was left stunned after her grandmother made a shocking deathbed confession - and it turned her family's entire world upside down and changed their view on her

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRX Trust Q1 2026 Commentary

Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRX Trust Q1 2026 Commentary

I woke up with tingling down my neck and received a life-changing diagnosis 

I was terrified – especially because I’d grown up watching my mum suffer with the same condition.

How does your brain change when you become a father? | The Economist

It’s not just mums who experience so-called “baby brain”, fathers’ brains also change and adapt, preparing them for life as a parent. Explore how dads’ brains transform with our 3D model. #parenting #father #dad #science #biology #brain Read more: https://econ.st/3UHLnTJ Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist

Parents of teenage girl found dead in a suitcase issue heartbreaking statement

Tunchanok Donhomla's parents have described being left shocked and speechless over her gruesome death as a 45-year-old man has been charged

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives $20 mn to youth mental health non-profit Active Minds

The unrestricted donation comes at a time when mental health challenges among American teenagers are intensifying, with nearly one in five adolescents reporting suicidal thoughts

Mental Health Is Now the Top Telehealth Diagnosis Across Every U.S. Age Group and Region New FAIR Health Data Show

FAIR Health Q1 2026 data show mental health is the top telehealth diagnosis in every U.S. age group and region, with 52.1 of patients receiving mental health diagnoses.

We saved our daughter overseas. Congress can help the next family do it here

When my husband Dave and I learned that two of our three daughters had a fatal genetic disease, we entered the kind of nightmare for which no parent can fully prepare. Both girls — Keira and Livvy — were diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD, a rare degenerative disorder that destroys the nervous system and []

MPs press govt for more mental health experts, facilities

PARLIAMENT | Rising mental health issues among adults, children, Dewan Rakyat hears.

Having children makes you smarter [Ironic]

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Death and grief should be part of school curriculum, say experts

Schools should find room in the curriculum to talk about death and grief to help children cope with their feelings...

Child psychologist begs parents to break these 6 common but harmful habits for their kids

Grandparents should give this a read, too. The post Child psychologist begs parents to break these 6 common but harmful habits for their kids appeared first on Upworthy.

The Practice of Examining Our Beliefs

By Leo Babauta There’s a practice that I find to be really valuable, and I call it “Examining Beliefs.” If you regularly engage with this, it will transform you. Let’s say there’s something you want to do but you feel stuck — maybe you’re procrastinating a lot, maybe you’re stuck in an old habit. The [] The post The Practice of Examining Our Beliefs appeared first on zen habits.

This Lifelong Habit Was Linked To A Brain That's Up To 13 Years Younger

Yes, seriously, 13 years!

Lewat dapat kerja antara faktor burukkan krisis generasi sandwic

Kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat hari ini menyebabkan semakin ramai golongan muda berdepan tekanan kewangan bagi mengimbangi tanggungjawab terhadap diri sendiri dan keluarga. Ramai dalam kalangan mereka juga turut membantu ibu bapa yang semakin berusia selain menyara adik-beradik atau anak dalam keadaan ekonomi yang semakin mencabar. Situasi ini dikenali sebagai krisis generasi ‘sandwic’ iaitu ... Read more The post Lewat dapat kerja antara faktor burukkan krisis generasi sandwic appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

My Mom Told Me a Lie About My Dad All My Life. One Phone Call Uncovered the Startling Truth.

I feel like I'm on a sinking ship.

Schools need to pay more attention to grief and loss, experts say

Schools need to add grief and loss to their teaching plans and not only broach the topic after a death occurs, psychologists, educationalists, grief researchers, and other experts told

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child

How becoming a dad changes men’s brains

Fathers show changes in some of the same brain areas as mothers, but the effect of parenthood on dads isn’t nearly as well studied