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Sara Luterman
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The 19th Explains: What older people and caregivers need to know about omicron
The 19th spoke with a wide range of experts about what older people and family caregivers should know about the risk omicron poses to seniors, as well as best practices to keep loved ones safe.
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'I need to speak my truth': Allegations of emotional abuse led to the resignation of the Paralympic women’s wheelchair basketball coach
Multiple players accused Trooper Johnson of emotional abuse. They say that they were “quieted, demeaned, and manipulated.”
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It’s tough to find eldercare for immigrants. These places could help.
Older immigrants and their families often have trouble finding care that takes their language, food and religion into account.
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Many people with disabilities are paid just pennies. Build Back Better could help end that
The subminimum wage allows employers to pay people with disabilities cents on the hour for their work. A provision in the Build Back Better Act would incentivize states to help end the practice.
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What are safe haven laws, and why did they come up in a Supreme Court case on abortion?
Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked about safe haven laws and their ability to relieve the burden of parenting.
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When federal assistance for 'daily living' doesn’t include parenting
Parents living with disabilities struggle to meet their children’s basic needs under Medicaid rules that say home health care resources don’t apply to them.
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Build Back Better’s investment in home care is big — but is it enough?
Disability and labor advocates are cheering proposed home care spending. But they're also worried insufficient investment could pit increased wages against greater capacity.
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Woman alleges that an assisted living facility denied her admission because she is transgender
The 78-year-old woman has filed a discrimination complaint in Maine. Advocates say this could be the first case of its kind in the United States.
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One school still uses electric shock devices on its students. Seven senators are leaning on the FDA to get them banned.
In a letter first shared with The 19th, they called the devices dangerous. Their use is the subject of a legal battle.
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Mid-career women may have trouble recovering from pandemic setbacks, AARP study says
One in 4 women aged 40 to 65 ended up taking on credit card debt to cover basic expenses like rent and food during the pandemic.