My Mother Was the Keeper of Our Memories Then She Got Dementia
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His daughter whispers, ‘Where are your paychecks?’ in his ear. My stepfather is in a nursing home with dementia. How can my mother and I protect him?
“My mother has a durable power of attorney for Sam’s healthcare and is his primary representative. No one has financial POA.”MarketWatch - Business -
My Student-Loan Forgiveness, and Ours
Biden’s program does nothing for the promising young man I helped.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'My Life in Recipes' Review: Joan Nathan's Meals and Memories
The author of ‘Jewish Cooking in America’ looks back at a life centered on food, family and a hunger to know the past.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The forever wound: how could I become a mother when my own mother died so young?
What broke me as a child was my mother’s death from breast cancer. But around that shattering, I became a person – and learned how to parent my son. I try to remember her hands. They were younger than mine are now. I imagine her long fingers and ...The Guardian - World -
Dining across the divide: ‘She felt our generation shouldn’t be held responsible for the massive imbalance between us and young people’
Could they agree on immigration and housing? And why did the conversation turn to pigeon racing?. Sian, 56, Herefordshire. Occupation CEO of a social enterprise Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
‘We were all set to enjoy our retirement’: My son invested in startups and we bailed him out with $100,000. What now?
“When we agreed to help, it was with the understanding that this debt would be paid back with his share of inheritance.”MarketWatch - Business -
My partner concealed he had more than one ex-wife. Should I be nervous about our future? | Leading questions
This omission demonstrates a troubling facility with concealment, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. To move forward, you need to be satisfied there are no more big surprises. After several months of dating, my partner revealed he had ...The Guardian - World -
Mother's Day Fast Facts
Read CNN's Mother's Day Fast Facts and learn about the holiday to celebrate some of the special ladies in our lives.CNN - Top stories -
Should I Be Loyal to My Father or My Dying Uncle?
A reader is torn between attending a final dinner with his uncle, who has terminal cancer, and supporting his father, who wasn’t invited because of an old grudge.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Best pre-Memorial Day deals on barbecue grills
Barbecue season is finally here, so if you're shopping for a new grill, here's your chance to save some cash.CBS News - Top stories -
LGBT veterans memorial: ‘We're not a dirty secret’
The memorial will end decades of feeling “swept under the rug", campaigners say.BBC News - Top stories -
Best deals on robot vacuums ahead of Memorial Day
It's time for a thorough house cleaning this spring, and a robot vacuum can help you do all the heavy lifting.CBS News - Top stories -
WW2 veterans share frontline memories with pupils
The group of veterans gathered at the Union Jack club in Waterloo with pupils from London schools.BBC News - Top stories -
Marrying the One Who Almost Got Away
Elaiza Ramos and Marc Reyes, high school sweethearts in the Philippines, broke up after graduating, but reunited several years later at a reunion with some classmates.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness
DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended.BBC News - Top stories -
I Used to Judge Women Who Got Boob Jobs. Then I Got One.
How a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery changed my thinking about the meaning and purpose of breasts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Roundtable: Which players are our experts determined to roster?
The fantasy experts list the players they are going out of their way to roster this season.ESPN - Sports -
Weekend preview: What our experts will be watching
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.ESPN - Sports -
Our 25 must-see shows at Netflix Is a Joke
From Ali Wong to Katt Williams and Puddles the Clown, here's our list of the 25 shows we definitely plan to check out at the Netflix is a Joke festival in LA next month.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Netflix -
The Enriching Love We Have for Our Dogs
We communicate with our deaf and blind cocker spaniel by scratching her ears and rubbing her tummy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Murder accused threatened ex with bath of bleach
Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.BBC News - Top stories -
My undying love for the painfully uncool Amiga
It may have looked like something you’d see a bank teller use, but it withstood heavy battering. And it ran the coolest games. I have told my wife that I want a Mini Amiga for Christmas. I know it’s only April, but I do this with things I want in ...The Guardian - World -
Lakers' Ham: 'Not changing my starting lineup'
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he will keep the same starting five as Los Angeles looks to prevent a series sweep against Denver in Game 4 on Saturday.ESPN - Sports -
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.The New York Times - Health -
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers postpartum care as well.The New York Times - Top stories -
UK’s first ever memorial to LGBT armed forces personnel to be built
Fighting With Pride charity will lead work for memorial at National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. The UK’s first memorial commemorating the “lost legion” of LGBT people who have served in the armed forces is to be built at the National ...The Guardian - World -
Chef José Andrés says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'
The founder of World Central Kitchen says the seven aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the “best of humanity.”ABC News - Top stories - Israel -
José Andrés memorializes WCK workers killed in Gaza at National Cathedral service
Celebrity chef and founder of nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) José Andrés memorialized his seven employees killed during an aid mission in Gaza at a service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday. “They risked everything to feed ...The Hill - Politics -
From Bananas as Art to Bullets: Maurizio Cattelan’s Got a Gun Show
From bananas as art to bullet-riddled panels: The Italian artist, in a rare in-person interview, tells why he turned his sardonic gaze on a violence-filled world.The New York Times - Top stories -
David Pecker, Trump’s Trash Collector, Got Cold Feet
He grew wary of his role suppressing bad stories about Trump.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Have you got five minutes to talk about investing?
It is high time we normalised conversations about moneyFinancial Times - World -
No Bullet Got Me Yet' Review: The Faith of Father Emil Kapaun
The most-decorated Army chaplain in U.S. history was a source of strength for fellow POWs during the Korean War.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘Why has my uterus fallen into my vagina?’: Emily Oster’s new book demystifies common pregnancy complications
The Unexpected, the latest book by the economics professor, examines the uncomfortable and embarrassing parts of pregnancy that no one talks about . Emily Oster really hopes you don’t need to buy her new book. The 44-year-old tenured Brown ...The Guardian - World -
How the big business of lawsuits could be harming our national security
Sadly, the forces of greed are overwhelmingly displacing the forces of good in the law.The Hill - Politics -
With the 2024 NFL Draft hours away, here's our final mock
The Cardinals have a big opportunity to be one of the main pivot points tonight. The question: Is the risk worth the quarterback reward for Arizona?Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Pet Shop Boys: 'We should call our next tour Farewell'
The pop group look back on 40 years of chart success, and discuss their 15th album, Nonetheless.BBC News - Top stories -
Giants pass on QBs, say WR Nabers 'was our guy'
Giants GM Joe Schoen said the Giants are "comfortable" with their current group of quarterbacks and "ecstatic" about drafting Malik Nabers with the No. 6 pick Thursday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
‘We chose not to blow up our life’: readers on surviving infidelity
The sexual wanderings of a partner don’t always spell the end. Readers share their experiences of how their relationship came out the other side. Get Guardian Australia’s weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhat counts as infidelity varies from ...The Guardian - World -
How much are prices rising for you? Try our calculator
Use our calculator to find out how much the cost of living is going up in your household.BBC News - Top stories -
Warning SEN children face 'cliff edge' after school
Caleb White is one of many children who face a 'bleak' future when they leave school, says his mum.BBC News - Top stories