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Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

"Some family members still view moving a parent into a facility as a modern-day Goryeojang [a traditional myth of abandoning elderly relatives].

"I Called a Nursing Home. They Said: 'Wait a Year and a Half.'"

When caring for aging parents at home becomes overwhelming, families face a daunting choice between long-term care hospitals and nursing homes.
Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

Did My Parents Age Overnight? Understanding ‘Frailty’ After a Hospital Stay

“They were discharged, but they don’t seem like their old self. You can even see the difference.
A Supporting Cast for Parents: Chairman Jeong Seong-gwan on Raising Healthy, Happy Children

A Supporting Cast for Parents: Chairman Jeong Seong-gwan on Raising Healthy, Happy Children

Raising a child is a journey of rewarding milestones, but for many parents—especially those starting out—it can be a...
If Your Mother's Food Suddenly Tastes Salty... It Might Not Be Simple Forgetfulness

If Your Mother's Food Suddenly Tastes Salty... It Might Not Be Simple Forgetfulness

If your mother’s holiday cooking doesn't taste the same as it once did, or if your father increasingly relies on...
Is it Just Aging or Early Arthritis? How to Check Your Parents' Knee Health

Is it Just Aging or Early Arthritis? How to Check Your Parents' Knee Health

As our parents age, knee pain often becomes a frequent complaint. Many people dismiss an aching sensation as a "natural...

"Honey and Grapes Absolutely Forbidden?" What is the 'food' that American parents do not give their children?

When considering what to feed their children, American parents first think of the list of things that are "not allowed.
Does Attending Daycare Improve Children's Gut Health?

Does Attending Daycare Improve Children's Gut Health?

Daycare and kindergarten, where children spend time with their peers for the first time after birth, are not just...

"Always kept my parents' room warm... Was I a dutiful son or a bad son?"

A study has found that simply lowering the bedroom temperature appropriately at night can reduce the heart burden and...
The Current Middle-Aged Generation: The Last Generation Supporting Parents - When Will Children Become Independent? Can Longevity Be a Blessing?

The Current Middle-Aged Generation: The Last Generation Supporting Parents - When Will Children Become Independent? Can Longevity Be a Blessing?

The current middle-aged generation likely has many thoughts about preparing for retirement.