Aging at Home: Overcoming Stairs and Wheelchairs
Aging at Home: Overcoming Stairs and Wheelchairs By Leslie Eckford I know. It’s a…
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What We Need Now: Sharing Age and Wisdom
What We Need Now: Sharing Age and Wisdom by Leslie Eckford One of the best…
U.S. startups aim to help seniors ‘age in place’ | Reuters
Interesting article, but only mentions in passing that many older adults have difficulty using this…
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening
Caregivers, Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening: Don’t Skip this Critical Step! By Leslie Eckford…
Appeals court reinstates wage rules for home care workers – US News
It’s back. Federal Appeals Court revives the minimum wage and overtime pay for home care…
CareLinx : Pairing Consumers with Caregivers Gets an Infusion of Cash
Looks like CareLinx is possibly getting a heads up on the competition with this infusion…
Dementia patients stay in hospital due to shortage of care providers
Care providers are in short supply in London resulting in longer hospital stays for patients…
1.3 million Spend their Youth Caring for Adults
Young people are caring for parents or grandparents, many of whom have serious illnesses like…
PBS NewsHour Reports on Caregivers Low Pay
More coverage on low wages for private duty caregivers. Some companies are working to treat…
Aging in place concept has been oversold
Interesting article that refutes the conventional wisdom that aging in place is what most elders…