by Jana Panarites | Oct 6, 2015 | Caregiving, Entertainment, Parents |
I came late to the runaway train known as Amy Schumer. I mean, I knew she was famous—or “newly famous” as she hilariously puts it, having done stand-up for years before reaching her current level of acclaim—but having cut my TV cable cord a while ago, I...
by Jana Panarites | Sep 25, 2015 | Baby Boomers, Caregiver Paid Leave, Millennials, Parents, US Domestic Policy |
No matter how you earn a living, chances are the stress of juggling work with family life feels like a Sisyphean task. Something has to give, and it’s usually your career. Especially if you’re a woman. According to The Pew Research Center, “a...
by Jana Panarites | Sep 18, 2015 | Caregiver Resources, Caregiving, Growing Older, Seniors |
Financial relief may be in sight for some of America’s 43 million unpaid caregivers. A new online interactive tool created by The American Elder Care Research Organization (AECRO) helps families identify programs offering financial assistance to caregivers. The tool...
by Jana Panarites | Sep 4, 2015 | Caregiver Paid Leave, Caregiving, Seniors |
Ah… Labor Day. The unofficial last weekend of the summer, when kids get a reprieve from August back-to-school blues, and adults squeeze in one last summer vacation. If they’re earning a livable wage. The US Department of Labor reminds us that this first Monday...
by Jana Panarites | Aug 28, 2015 | Aging, Caregiving, Entertainment, Media, Netflix, Seniors |
Looking to wind down the summer nights with a well-made film about a subject close to your heart? Here are five fabulous films to tuck into, with a loved one or all on your own. The menu is diverse: 1. Intouchables – true story of a quadriplegic aristocrat...
by Jana Panarites | Aug 18, 2015 | Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Funding, Caregiver Resources, Caregiving, Dementia Care, Parents, Seniors |
If you’re going to be anywhere near Duluth, Georgia on August 23rd be sure to stop by the Red Clay Music Foundry for the Alzheimer’s Music Fest. The brainchild of Georgia musician Vince Zangaro, the Music Fest was created in 2014 to raise funds for families with...