Caregivers: Services and Information for Carers Document List
Updated/Revised Date: 2022-04-05
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Carers - Caregivers Publications - (70 Articles)
Changes Challenges and Choices - Caring for a Disabled Family Member
Kathleen M. Cleaver writes regarding the changes and challenges of unexpected lifestyle changes and choices that need to be made.
Author: Kathleen M. Cleaver
Publish Date: 2022-05-08Yelp Reviews of Nursing Homes Tend to Focus on Staff Attitudes and Responsiveness
University of Southern California study finds Yelp reviews of nursing homes tend to focus more on staff attitudes, staff responsiveness and the physical facility itself than government reviews.
Author: University of Southern California
Publish Date: 2018-04-26Palliative Care Findings on Caregiver Depression, LGBT Partners, Moral Distress
Major findings from the latest research on hospital palliative care according to study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, an official publication of the Society of Hospital Medicine.
Author: Loyola University Health System
Publish Date: 2018-02-20Caregiving by Family Members and Other Unpaid Individuals
Researchers examine characteristics of unpaid caregivers and note health-related tasks caregivers provided, and how caregiving affected care providers.
Author: American Geriatrics Society
Publish Date: 2017-06-15 - Updated: 2021-03-13Film Highlights Absurdity of 15 Minute U.K. Care Visits
Satirical film starring Claire Sweeney highlights the indignity suffered by thousands of elderly people because of 15 minute care visits.
Author: UNISON
Publish Date: 2017-04-12 - Updated: 2018-04-30Delays in California Caregiver Payments Hearing
For years, California state has been hearing complaints that carers state-issued paychecks are often delayed for days or weeks in the In Home Support System.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2016-10-31 - Updated: 2016-11-06Report Reveals Distress, Anger, Depression and Burnout Among Family Carers
Health Quality Ontario report finds distress, anger, depression and burnout growing among family members and friends looking after home care patients.
Author: Health Quality Ontario
Publish Date: 2016-04-08 - Updated: 2019-12-27Home Care: LGBTQ People Often Invisible
Study reveals LGBTQ communities face barriers to finding high quality home care that meet their unique needs.
Author: York University
Publish Date: 2016-03-01 - Updated: 2021-06-19Family Caregivers and Employer Compassion
Employers are finding themselves wanting to express compassion while simultaneously maintaining a productive workplace.
Author: Caregivers with Hope
Publish Date: 2016-02-23 - Updated: 2019-06-03Carebots: Family Care and Personal Assistance
Information regarding the use of CareBots as an automated caregiver system for the elderly and people with disabilities.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2015-11-26 - Updated: 2021-07-16Who Mothers Mommy? Phenomenological Experience of Motherhood
New research shows the critical role relationships have in keeping a mother happy, healthy and able to give of herself.
Author: Arizona State University
Publish Date: 2015-11-04 - Updated: 2020-08-31Help for Family Caregivers as NY Governor Signs CARE Act
N.Y. CARE Act will help New Yorkers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition back home.
Author: AARP New York
Publish Date: 2015-10-27Long Distance Caregiver Commuting Tips
Amy Goyer shares insights into meeting the challenges of long-distance caregiving.
Author: BeSmartBeWell
Publish Date: 2014-11-11 - Updated: 2020-11-27Pope Francis Puts Spotlight on Senior Neglect
Remarks by Pope Francis came on the heels of a new survey showing self-neglect among the elderly is a growing problem that often goes unreported.
Author: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Publish Date: 2014-10-01 - Updated: 2021-05-11Family Caregivers Overwhelmed by Caregiving Responsibilities
An estimated 4.1 million family caregivers provide the equivalent of $32 billion of care annually in New York state.
Author: AARP New York
Publish Date: 2014-09-29 - Updated: 2016-04-08Daughters Provide Majority of Parent Care - Sons Do Little as Possible
Study reveals women appear to provide as much elderly parent care as they can, while men contribute as little as possible.
Author: American Sociological Association
Publish Date: 2014-08-19 - Updated: 2021-11-15Home Health Care Safety and Awareness Issues
Information on important safety issues for home healthcare workers as well as safety guidelines for patients receiving home care.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2013-09-09 - Updated: 2021-08-27Patient Abuse: A Caregiver Perspective
People with Alzheimer's are among those who are most vulnerable to abuse by those who are closest to them, often times people who have received little to no training in how to provide care.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2012-06-21 - Updated: 2021-08-31Challenges and Solutions of Caregiving
Providing care for others can be stressful and has the potential to contribute to depression and serious illness.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2012-06-08 - Updated: 2021-09-04Home Care Concerns: Providing Care at Home
Costs of providing care in a persons own home and community are much lower than providing the same quality of care in an institution.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2012-05-03 - Updated: 2021-09-15House Vote to Repeal CLASS Ignores Needs of Seniors, Families and Caregivers
US House of Representatives voted to repeal CLASS program without offering alternative to address growing long term care crisis among middle class Americans.
Author: National Council on Aging
Publish Date: 2012-02-06Most People Will Need Long-Term Care at Some Stage
Long-term care encompasses the support services people might need when they struggle with disability or chronic disease.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2011-11-21 - Updated: 2022-06-02How to Choose a Home Health Aide
Information on how to choose a home health aide, homemaker, or personal care assistant, before making a hiring decision.
Author: Jessica Bosari
Publish Date: 2011-10-23 - Updated: 2021-12-11Prevent Family Clashes When Caring for a Family Member
Controversies and court fights involving aging parents will rapidly grow in direct proportion to the aging U.S. population.
Author: Anthony J. Enea, Esq.
Publish Date: 2011-08-22Caring for Elderly Relatives in Britain
Three quarters of Brits would rather take on the burden of caring for elderly relatives then put them into a home.
Author: Helping Hands
Publish Date: 2011-08-16 - Updated: 2022-01-14Families Overestimate Cost for Senior Care
Home Instead Senior Care study shows many people do not know how affordable home care can be as many overestimated cost by more than $6 an hour.
Author: Home Instead Senior Care
Publish Date: 2011-08-11U.S. Family Caregiving Valued at $450 Billion
A new report by AARP Public Policy Institute found the economic value of unpaid care reached an estimated $450 billion.
Author: AARP
Publish Date: 2011-07-18 - Updated: 2022-02-08Assisted Living: Best Practices Revealed
The Caring Checklist, compiled by Caring.com's seasoned experts, includes critical considerations for evaluating assisted living facilities.
Author: Caring, LLC
Publish Date: 2011-06-10 - Updated: 2022-03-11Family Caregiver Training - VA Partners with Easter Seals
Partnership to provide comprehensive Caregiver Training to Family Caregivers of eligible post-9/11 Veterans.
Author: Easter Seals
Publish Date: 2011-05-11Depression and Burden Affects Caregivers of Those with Sensory Impairment
When a person experiences impairment or declining health, caregiving typically falls to a family member.
Author: Allen Press Publishing Services
Publish Date: 2011-02-13Family Caregivers Face Financial Problems, Stress and Work Issues
Majority of caregivers are impacted by the financial and emotional costs of caring for their loved ones.
Author: Caring.com
Publish Date: 2011-02-03Seniors Can Benefit From Congregate Living
Seniors in congregate living situations like assisted living or retirement communities experience greater subjective well-being.
Author: Atria
Publish Date: 2011-02-01Flagler County In-home Care - Caring for the Elderly
Always Best Care of Flagler County employs professionals who excel in giving quality care with compassion and respect.
Author: Always Best Care of Flagler County
Publish Date: 2010-11-21Family Caregiving: Facts and Myths
Americans significantly underestimate the impact that a family member long term care needs could have on their own lives.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2010-11-02 - Updated: 2020-11-08Carers Advisory Council to Look at Issues Faced by Young Carers
New Carers Advisory Council will consider how young carers can be better supported and engaged.
Author: Department of aging, Disability and Home Care
Publish Date: 2010-10-25Caring Hands Support Program for Carers - Ireland
Caring Hands is a support program for carers of people with arthritis in Ireland.
Author: Caring Hands
Publish Date: 2010-10-2260% of Women Don't Know How They'll Pay for Long-Term Care Needs
Long-term care is a combination of elements that enable us to live as well as possible how and where we want.
Author: AARP
Publish Date: 2010-10-12Fact Sheets Highlighting Critical Issues on Long-Term Care
The SCAN Foundation Series of National Fact Sheets Highlighting Critical Issues on Long-Term Care.
Author: The SCAN Foundation
Publish Date: 2010-09-16Detecting Depression in Caretakers of Mentally Ill Adults
Each of the DCSs questions targets a symptom of depression and measures negative thinking.
Author: Case Western Reserve University
Publish Date: 2010-08-16On-the-job Injuries Hurt Home Health Care Industry
Cutting back on home health aide training increases employees injury risk and turnover intentions incurring more costs.
Author: Penn State
Publish Date: 2010-08-09Tips for Caregivers Searching for Information
Caregivers learning how to navigate the system on behalf of their parents, grandparents and others.
Author: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri
Publish Date: 2010-08-02Who Will Take Care of 71.5 Million Baby Boomers
Generation X baby boomers those born in the U.S between 1946 and 1964 are fast approaching retirement age.
Author: Senior Smart, Inc.
Publish Date: 2010-07-22Patient Advocacy Leads to Better Quality of Life
Connection between empowering patients with information support and improved access to best available care.
Author: Kidney Cancer Canada
Publish Date: 2010-06-14Recognition for UK Caregivers During Carers Week
Understanding and support for UK carers who provide vital care for their families friends and communities.
Author: Carers Week
Publish Date: 2010-06-14Cost of U.S. Home Health Care
Chart of average home health care prices in America listed by state of residence.
Author: Susan Slobac
Publish Date: 2010-06-13 - Updated: 2017-08-10Family Carers Share Illness Experience of Dying Patients
Carers felt run down and were sharing the illness especially as time went on and death approached.
Author: BMJ-British Medical Journal
Publish Date: 2010-06-11Residential Care Home Workers Need More Training to Give Seniors a Home for Life
Carers working in residential homes need funding and support to upskill to ensure more older people have a home for life.
Author: University of Warwick
Publish Date: 2010-05-24Family Caregiving can be Stressful and Isolating
Intervention programs are expensive and many organizations can not offer programs or can reach only a small subset of stressed caregivers.
Author: Penn State
Publish Date: 2010-04-22CareRunner Caregiving Website Launched
CareRunner website designed to provide non-professional caregivers with online tools information and support.
Author: CareRunner
Publish Date: 2009-10-22Rally in Oakland Against Cuts in IHSS Program
Home-care providers rally at Federal Courthouse in Oakland to prevent low-income seniors and disabled losing critical in home care services.
Author: UDW Home-care Providers Union
Publish Date: 2009-10-19Australia Acknowledges Carers during Carer's Week
Australia acknowledges and supports the good work done by caregivers during carers week 2009.
Author: Northcott Disability Services
Publish Date: 2009-10-15Home Health Care Report
More than 105000 patients treated by almost 900 agencies nationwide provide perspectives on their care for the annual Home Care Pulse Report.
Author: Press Ganey Associates
Publish Date: 2009-10-09 - Updated: 2012-03-14Injury and Hazards in Home Nursing
Injury and hazards in home health care nursing are a growing concern.
Author: Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health
Publish Date: 2009-10-07 - Updated: 2010-07-09Chronic Pain in Nursing Home Residents Underestimated
Relatives and healthcare staff find it hard to diagnose pain levels in nursing home residents accurately.
Author: Wiley-Blackwell
Publish Date: 2009-09-17 - Updated: 2016-05-20Needs of Unpaid Caregivers of People with Diabetes
Better understanding the daily needs and struggles of unpaid caregivers of people with diabetes.
Author: The Endocrine Society
Publish Date: 2009-08-18Providing Home Assistance to Seniors
Senior assistance to help Seniors stay in their homes and keep them involved in social activities without taking away their independence.
Author: georgelarson
Publish Date: 2009-08-16 - Updated: 2014-03-14Caregiver Coalition Commends Government for Allowance to Aid Caregivers
Allowance of $400 a month to family caregivers helping relieve financial toll incurred when families undertake to care for people at home.
Author: Canadian Caregiver Coalition
Publish Date: 2009-08-14Certified Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics
An article presenting an outline of the Certified Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics.
Author: Thomas C. Weiss
Publish Date: 2009-07-21 - Updated: 2019-12-16Alliance Joins MADIL the State's Online Elder, Disability Info Database
Massachusetts aging and disability information locator taps alliance as home care source.
Author: Home Care Alliance
Publish Date: 2009-06-03 - Updated: 2015-11-18Family Caregivers Contribute $25 billion in Unpaid Labor to the Health Care System
The imputed economic contribution to the Canadian healthcare system of middle-aged and older unpaid caregivers providing care to the elderly.
Author: Canadian Caregiver Coalition
Publish Date: 2009-04-14Find a Qualified Reliable Caregiver
Information and references for finding a qualified and reliable caregiver for seniors children and persons with a disability or health condition.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-04-03 - Updated: 2011-05-30Caregivers Not Receiving Help They Need
Caregivers of children with special health care needs often do not get the respite care they need.
Author: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Publish Date: 2009-02-12 - Updated: 2016-04-02Choosing a Home Health Care Service
How to choose a home health care services that provides help with errands and chores to skilled medical care from nurses and therapists.
Author: Terri Polk
Publish Date: 2009-02-08 - Updated: 2010-11-13Medication and Care for Alzheimer Patients
Caregiving tips for Alzheimer patients who suffer from anxiety when exposed to noise or larger number of people.
Author: Disabled World
Publish Date: 2009-01-27Abuse to People with Dementia by Family Carers Common
Half of family carers of people with dementia report abusive behavior towards person they are caring for one third report significant levels of abuse.
Author: University College London
Publish Date: 2009-01-23 - Updated: 2010-09-28Family Caregiving
Research shows many of us are more comfortable with the term family caregiver as it implies emotional connection between care giver and care receiver.
Author: Sybil Campbell
Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2009-02-03Home Care Training for Caregivers
An increasing number of caregivers are taking care of an elderly parent or someone in the family who is disabled.
Author: Andy West
Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2013-06-16Caregivers that Provide End of Life Care Need Support
The daily demands of caregiving for someone nearing the end of life can be emotionally and physically draining for caregivers.
Author: Carol Howland
Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2010-06-25Safety Tips For Caregivers
Safety tips for caregivers to know the hazards around the home and how to take the necessary precautions.
Author: Rebecca Sharp Colmer
Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2012-09-21Hiring Caregivers for Seniors and Disabled
Hints and tips including things to look for when hiring a caregiver for a family member.
Author: Annette Gonzalez
Publish Date: 2008-12-09 - Updated: 2010-03-18
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