Spousal Caregivers Are Caregiving Alone In The Last Years Of Life
Published: | 11:17 pm | Posted in: Caregiving
Caregiving in the last years of life is associated with increased depression and negative health outcomes for surviving spouses, many of whom are themselves in poor health. Yet it is unclear how often spouses are caregiving alone, how they differ from supported spouses, and whether lack of support affects postbereavement outcomes. We hypothesized that spouses […]
Care and its constraints: Will care work pass through Pettit’s gate?
Published: | 4:13 pm | Posted in: Caregiving
Welfare states are in a care crisis both in the sense of a practical care gap (abundant needs but not enough caregivers) and in the new movement to limit care to mere rehabilitation. Few political theorists pay attention to these developments, and those who do say little about the potential limits to care. This article […]
Modernizing Social Security: Caregiver Credits
Published: | 6:48 pm | Posted in: Caregiving, Social Security
Women still tend to work fewer years and earn less than men, which leads to less income in retirement. One reason is that women are often still the main family caregiver. Traditionally, Social Security has recognized this role by providing spousal and widow benefits for married women. Today, however, many women are not eligible for […]