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A Tulsa mother cares for her disabled daughter alone, highlighting a national crisis in family caregiving.
Tulsa mother Angela Walker has cared for her daughter Courtney, who has a rare chromosome deletion causing severe disabilities, for 34 years, managing her needs—including feeding every four hours and constant supervision—on a baby’s schedule.
Despite receiving only 20 hours weekly of state support, Walker pays out of pocket for essentials like diapers and wipes.
She highlights the emotional and physical toll of caregiving, stressing the need for self-care.
Her experience reflects a national crisis: one in four Americans are family caregivers, mostly women, many feeling overwhelmed and isolated.
Rising diagnoses and longer lifespans for people with developmental disabilities are straining families in Oklahoma, where The Arc of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Caregiver’s Coalition are addressing the growing demand for support.
Una madre de Tulsa cuida sola de su hija discapacitada, destacando una crisis nacional en la prestación de cuidados familiares.