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Websites Help Boomers Tend to Mom and Dad

Americans go online for doctors, medical data‚ even automated calls

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 25, 2008 5:37 PM CST

(Newser) – Americans who juggle caregiving duties are increasingly turning to the Internet for help, the Boston Globe reports. Care.com, lotsahelpinghands.com, and parentcarecall.com are among sites that offer services like meal calenders and automated phone calls. The online data is "helping families navigate...   Read full story »

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