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September 21, 2024

Many Americans over 50 Are Caregivers & How To Unplug and Destress

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Many Americans over 50 Are Caregivers

You may be shocked by the number of older Americans who are caring for a family member, friend, or neighbor who has a disability or health issue. Sarah Patterson, PhD, Research Assistant Professor in the Survey Research Center at the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, shares her recent research that reveals the wide extent of caregiving in the US.

How To Unplug and Destress

Modern technology can cause burnout among women in America. What happens when you unplug completely? Hannah Brencher, author of \"The Unplugged Hours: Cultivating a Life of Presence in a Digitally Connected World\" offers advice to strike a healthy balance between an unplugged and plugged-in life.

The Long-Reaching Impact of Kindergarten

Recent research shows that kindergarten is an important foundation for a child\'s future academic performance all the way through age 17. Linda Pagani, PhD, Senior Researcher, CHU Sainte-Justine Pediatric Hospital in Montreal offers advice for parents.

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