Romance on the spectrum: Autism and relationships
“I greatly want girlfriends. Like my kind mom says, I need patience and the real advice from a knowledgeable person. Like, how do you find the woman of your dreams?”
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Planning for the worst case scenario — Alzheimer’s at 50
Dementia costs more to treat each year in the U.S. than cancer or heart disease and much of that cost is borne by family members in a caregiver role. Here is the story of one Minnesota family — the parents who couldn’t plan for early-onset Alzheimer’s, and their daughter, who is ready for the worst.
Reaching veterans through the Public Insight Network
Newsrooms around the country have been using the Public Insight Network to bring firsthand veteran experience to their reporting and to bring people together for engagement events in their communities.
The FMLA at 20: Room for improvement?
We heard from parents who have taken FMLA time to care for sick children, others who have lamented the law's time limitations -- and from a doctor who's found himself caught in the middle of delicate negotiations between his patients and their employers.
Have you applied for family or medical leave?
Twenty years ago today President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into law, granting 12 weeks of job protection to workers recovering from an accident, tending to a sick loved one or caring for a new baby.
What personal finance counselors should understand about veterans
Mechel Glass knows that helping veterans manage their money goes far beyond understanding military benefits and special tax rules. Here is the advice she offers to other personal finance counselors who work with this growing population.
Life changes: Leaving the mountains for love
First in a series about how life changes impact our health: When Carolyn Waters left the Cascade Mountains for Kentucky, she replaced birdsong with traffic noise and pristine vistas with parking lots. But a continent no longer separates her from the people she loves.
Advice for navigating the holidays through loss
The joy of the season is tempered by bittersweet memories of loved ones who are no longer around to celebrate with us.
How are you mourning the Newtown victims?
Even for those who didn’t personally know the victims, Friday’s shooting in Newtown, Conn., was gut-wrenching. It seemed we all needed to find a way to mourn, to reflect and to share in our collective grief.
How are you coping with loss this holiday season?
Holidays are difficult for so many people because of who is missing from around the table. If you have a story about how the holidays are different for you this year, we invite you to share your experience.