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…
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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…
The Replacements: How Not to Feel (Too) Guilty When Someone Else is Caring for Your Loved One
By Leslie Eckford RN, LCSW I’m one of those geographically removed daughters who care for…
A Peek into Becoming a Paid Caregiver
Ever wonder what kind of education and training paid caregivers get? What do they get…
Why I Love Roz Chast’s “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?”
By Leslie Eckford RN, LCSW I’ve always been a fan of Roz Chast’s cartoons…