Gene Hackman was found dead in his home on Feb. 26. Vera Anderson via Getty ImagesWhen the news broke about the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, my stomach dropped. At the same time, professional help is only becoming more expensive and harder to find. We urgently need better policies: better workplace accommodations for caregivers, financial support to ease the burden, and expanded access to professional caregiving services. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisementTo me, the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa are a wake-up call.

Source: Huffington Post March 14, 2025 12:52 UTC