Candice Odgers argues against banning social media for teens, citing limited evidence linking it to mental health issues, while Jonathan Haidt supports restrictions, highlighting perceived harms.
Despite growing conversations about mental health, misconceptions about conditions like schizophrenia, DID, and bipolar disorder persist, fueled by media portrayals and misinformation. Accurate understanding, empathy, and robust community support are crucial for recovery.
OpenAI is hiring a product manager to develop AI experiences for families, caregivers, and older adults, signaling a shift from individual productivity tools to household-oriented technology. This move addresses growing usage among older demographics and parents, while also highlighting new trust and safety challenges for younger users.
Wally Funk, a pioneering aviator who was among the first women to undergo astronaut testing and later became the oldest woman in space, has died at 87. Funk died peacefully at her Texas apartment after a recent illness.
An FIR has been filed against five women caregivers at a daycare center within Capegemini's HAL campus in Bengaluru for allegedly abusing toddlers. The complaint, based on video evidence, shows alleged physical abuse and intimidation of children aged two to three years.
The Delhi High Court ruled that animal custody disputes should not be treated as property matters, prioritizing the welfare and emotional well-being of animals. Three rescued dogs were returned to their adoptive owners.
Hong Kong's welfare chief, Chris Sun, announced plans to expand priority community care to include dementia patients and elderly caregivers. This review follows a tragedy where an elderly couple, not identified for targeted support due to age criteria, experienced a fatal incident. Sun emphasized prioritizing dementia care.
Le parquet de Paris a fait appel de la relaxe d'un animateur périscolaire accusé de harcèlement et agressions sexuelles sur mineurs. Le tribunal avait jugé le comportement inapproprié mais pas pénalement répréhensible, suscitant l'indignation des familles.
Amazon's new Sleep Studio feature for Echo and Echo Kids devices aims to ease bedtime for children with stories, sounds, and meditations. Available with Amazon Kids Plus, it offers customizable schedules and automated routines, with content from partners like Headspace, Moshi, and Calm.
Filipino migrant caregivers in the US, crucial in the healthcare sector, face uncertainty and exploitation due to the Trump administration's chaotic immigration policies, including a controversial green card memo.
The US elder care system faces a crisis as baby boomers age, with many lacking savings and long-term care insurance. The "forgotten middle" struggle to afford care, often forced into destitution for Medicaid. The author advocates for collective solutions like day programs, worker-owned home healthcare, and public long-term care insurance to ensure dignified aging and support caregivers.
A caregiver robot named Robbie (Stretch 4) is providing essential support to Brian and Brenda Marquis in Durham, New Hampshire, addressing a critical shortage of home care aides. Developed with funding from the National Institute of Aging, the robot assists Brian, who has a traumatic brain injury and dementia, with daily tasks like exercise, meals, and medication reminders, significantly improving Brenda's quality of life.
Alzheimer's is a growing global health crisis, affecting over 55 million worldwide. Italy faces significant challenges due to its aging population, with over 1.4 million affected. New therapies offer hope, but early diagnosis and organizational support are crucial. Technological innovations like the TEO robot are being developed to aid in monitoring and cognitive stimulation.
Il Ministro per le disabilità Alessandra Locatelli chiede maggiori risorse per persone con disabilità e caregiver, puntando a un aumento del fondo dedicato. Sottolinea la necessità di un cambio culturale che veda la disabilità come un investimento e non un costo.
A video circulating on social media shows a caregiver at a licensed daycare in Wakaba Ward, Chiba City, appearing to push a child, causing them to fall. The city has begun an investigation into potential inappropriate childcare practices.
Therapist reveals how creative activities empower children to express difficult emotions that they can't yet verbalise. Simple, accessible methods like emotion drawing, collages and storytelling through art provide a safe outlet. These practices help children process feelings, build emotional resilience and strengthen bonds with caregivers while emphasising expression over perfection.
Tatsumi Hokuto, a 27-year-old former Maritime Self-Defence Force member with a bodybuilder's physique, works as a caregiver at a Japanese care home. The powerfully built young man helps elderly residents to their feet almost effortlessly, combining his passion for strength training with his job. Hokuto says his work allows him to feel his muscles are benefiting people and society.
Rita Siebenaler, 82, an advocate for immigrant caregivers at Goodwin Living in northern Virginia, joins seniors rallying outside the Capitol as the Supreme Court considers whether the Trump administration improperly terminated TPS for Haitians and Syrians. Over 300,000 TPS holders face potential deportation despite serving as critical caregivers for America's aging population.
An 82-year-old Virginia woman is advocating for Temporary Protected Status holders, particularly caregivers, as the Supreme Court considers whether the Trump administration improperly terminated TPS for Haitians and Syrians. Rita Siebenaler, whose husband was cared for by immigrant workers, argues seniors need these workers.
Il Consiglio dei Ministri discute di sicurezza sul lavoro e una norma contro i salari fermi. Per la prima volta, l'Inail estende il sostegno anche ai caregiver e ai volontari della Protezione civile.
In a reversal from previous tournaments, companion tickets come at significant cost for the 2026 World Cup. Accessibility advocates are raising their concernsSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterFootball fans with disabilities are struggling to buy companion tickets for World Cup games with some seats that had been assigned for caregivers appearing to be put on general sale.The Guardian has uncovered significant issues with the World Cup ticket sales process for fans with disabilities, including:Wheelchair users who have secured a match ticket being unable to buy an accompanying ticket for a caregiverCompanion seats being made available to buy in isolation, without proof of a prior wheelchair or accessible purchase, in stage four of Fifa’s sale process earlier this monthWheelchair and accessible seating being priced higher than general admission tickets on Fifa’s official resale marketplace across a wide range of matchesAn inability by Fifa to guarantee that fans who have bought companion tickets will be seated next to the wheelchair user they are accompanying Continue reading...
Bipartisan legislation introduced in both the House and Senate would help family caregivers save more for retirement by easing contribution rules for Roth IRAs and allowing catch-up contributions regardless of age. The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act would let qualifying caregivers contribute up to the annual IRA maximum even with lower earned income. The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act would allow caregivers to make extra retirement plan contributions currently reserved for workers 50+, regardless of age, for five years after returning to work. Family caregivers provide nearly $1 trillion in unpaid care annually.
