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How Culture Shapes Caregiving Across Generations

Watercolor painting of a multigenerational Asian family

For many families, caregiving is a way to honor those who came before them Fact checked by Shannon Sparks In Filipino, utang na loob describes an enduring debt to someone who has done a favor for you — a debt of gratitude. For Stacy Subida, this concept represents gratitude toward family members and manifests as a […]

Community Choices

Community Choices | Chicago Caregiving

Consider these factors when searching for senior living option Maybe the home that once housed a growing family is now empty and burdensome. Or living alone is getting too hard and isolating. Or perhaps the idea of having healthcare assistance nearby is appealing. Many adults make the move to senior living communities while they are […]

How to ease the transition when you move to assisted living

Man in assisted living home

Harvard Health Letter Moving from your own home to an assisted living facility can present some emotional and logistical challenges. But for people who can no longer take care of all their needs by themselves, assisted living is an excellent option. “Often the move is triggered by a crisis, such as a fall or the […]