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Caregiving
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Americans give nursing homes a D+ grade for quality of care, new poll shows
7 in 10 adults say they would be uncomfortable being admitted to a nursing home, and women cited personal safety as a major concern.
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Cozy images of plush toys and blankets counter messaging on safe infant sleep
Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of unexpected deaths among infants in the U.S. But public health messages on safe infant sleep — contradicted by photos or videos circulating in movies and social media — don’t always find traction.
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Nursing homes will have staffing requirements for the first time. What will change?
While some health policy experts see the new Biden administration rule as an important step forward in protecting residents and staff, others say it doesn’t go far enough.
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The death of a day care: When a child care center closes, an entire community is affected
As many as 70,000 child care centers are projected to close in the next several months as pandemic-era federal funding ends, pushing an industry already in crisis to a breaking point.
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Child care has been silently crushing women farmers for generations. That may change soon.
The upcoming farm bill is poised to prioritize child care for the first time. It could mean welcome relief for families in an industry that has historically brushed the issue aside.
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After hottest summer on record, heat-related illnesses are now being tracked nationwide
In a new effort from the Biden administration, the HeatTracker dashboard will allow public officials, medical professionals and families to better understand risk from extreme heat and respond accordingly.
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Nursing home staffing hours were temporarily boosted by pandemic loans, study shows
An increase in staffing hours is closely linked to better patient outcomes for nursing home residents, including fewer infections and lower mortality rates.
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This quick conversation can help keep guns out of children’s hands
Asking about firearms as part of a basic checklist before playdates can help parents cut the risk of a deadly accident, experts say.
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In a hostile housing landscape, solutions emerge to support home-based child care providers
From the establishment of “child care-friendly landlords” to the construction of low-cost homes earmarked specifically for home-based providers, projects are underway to offer a salve to providers struggling to find and afford adequate housing.
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Newly disabled people aren’t given a ‘how-to’ guide. Disability doulas are closing those gaps.
The community care practice, pioneered by queer women of color, reorients newly disabled people to a different life – a necessity that has grown during the pandemic era.