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As caregivers traveled home for Chinese New Year, nearly 400 facilities in Shanghai opened their doors to provide short-term eldercare services. Cities across China are responding to growing demand with affordable programs that keep seniors safe while families celebrate.
New AI-powered smart home technology is helping millions of family caregivers who spend 27 hours weekly caring for loved ones with dementia. These watchful systems prevent accidents and give exhausted caregivers much-needed relief.
Three mothers whose sons developed schizophrenia are fighting to change a broken mental health system. Their advocacy is creating real solutions for families navigating one of healthcare's toughest challenges.
Two volunteers at Michigan's Chelsea Senior Center donate just three hours a week to an adult day program that's given exhausted family caregivers more than 6,500 hours of respite in the past year. Their simple commitment creates ripples of hope for families navigating the daily challenges of caregiving.
A new report spotlights one million people in the UK providing full-time unpaid care to family members, calling for the same workplace support that parents now receive. The government is responding with reviews of paid leave and increased financial support.
Australians are rediscovering the joy of living with extended family, driven not just by rising house prices but by a desire to care for aging parents and share precious time with grandchildren. The trend is reshaping how we think about family, home, and growing old together.
The duo behind Fitbit just unveiled Luffu, an AI platform designed to ease the growing burden on America's 63 million family caregivers. The app tracks health details for entire families and alerts users to important changes before problems escalate.
New research reveals that grandparents who care for their grandchildren experience slower cognitive decline and score higher on memory tests. The findings suggest that staying socially engaged through caregiving may help keep older brains sharp.
Grandparents who regularly care for their grandchildren show better memory and verbal skills as they age, with grandmothers experiencing the strongest protective benefits. A six-year study of nearly 3,000 older adults reveals that simple activities like homework help and school pickups may keep minds sharper longer.
Families struggling to care for loved ones with dementia are getting new support as experts reveal simple strategies to prevent wandering and keep their relatives safe. A growing movement to integrate dementia care into national health systems could transform how millions of families navigate this challenging journey.