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Feda Almaliti with her son, 15-year-old Muhammed, who has severe autism. "Muhammed is an energetic, loving boy who doesn't understand what's going on right now," she says.

Health & Safety

'He's Incredibly Confused': Parenting A Child With Autism During The Pandemic

11:12pm May 22, 2020

Feda Almaliti is the mother of a 15-year-old son with severe autism and an advocate. She describes how the challenges of the coronavirus crisis are exponentially more difficult for families like hers.

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Doctors say it's not uncommon for the coronavirus to spread quickly through a family. And that's hard on everyone involved.

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As COVID-19 Rips Through A Missouri Family, A Mom Tries To Hold Things Together

9:00am April 08, 2020

by Maria Godoy

Edgar Urriola got sick around St. Patrick's Day; he's now on a ventilator. Then the kids got ill. Now his family is trying to keep life as normal as possible while hoping for his recovery.

Colorado State Sen. Brittany Pettersen with her husband Ian Silverii and their dog Ollie, last August in their home in Colorado. Petterson, who gave birth to the couple's son this year, has lobbied hard to expand paid family and medical leave throughout t

Paid Family Leave Bill Faces An Uphill Fight In Colorado

8:08pm March 06, 2020

by Markian Hawryluk

Eight states and Washington, D.C., have paid family leave programs funded through payroll taxes. But a similar bill in blue-state Colorado is being watered down.

The for-profit hospice industry has grown, allowing more Americans to die at home. But few family members realize that "hospice care" still means they'll do most of the physical and emotional work.

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Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families

11:07am January 21, 2020

by Blake Farmer

The for-profit hospice industry has grown, allowing more Americans to die at home. But few family members realize that "hospice care" still means they'll do most of the physical and emotional work.

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Stressed-out family caregivers who were taught how to reframe negative thoughts and focus on positive experiences actually reduced their anxiety and depression, a study found.

From Gloom To Gratitude: 8 Skills To Cultivate Joy

12:25pm May 05, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Reaching out in kindness, mindful breathing and taking time daily to note positive moments and personal strengths are all part of a program that reduces anxiety and depression. But it takes practice.

David Calderwood and Crystal Abel of Newport, Vt., sit with Abel's dogs Mike (left) and Zoe. David lives in Crystal's house, and she helps him with his medications and medical needs. He pays room and board, and Abel is also compensated by the state with M

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A Workable Alternative To Nursing Homes In Vermont — Adult Family Care

11:03am April 27, 2019

by Emily Corwin

In Vermont, there are more elderly patients with medical needs than there are nursing homes. A growing number of families in the state are opening their homes to the elderly as an alternative.

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