Caregivers: Services and Information for Carers Document List

List of Carers - Caregivers Publications:

• Yelp 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.

• Palliative 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.

• Caregiving 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.

• Film 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.

• Delays 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.

• Report 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.

• Home Care: LGBTQ People Often Invisible

  Study reveals LGBTQ communities face barriers to finding high quality home care that meet their unique needs.

• Family Caregivers and Employer Compassion

  Employers are finding themselves wanting to express compassion while simultaneously maintaining a productive workplace.

• Carebots: Family Care and Personal Assistance

  Information regarding the use of CareBots as an automated caregiver system for the elderly and people with disabilities.

• Who 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.

• Help 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.

• Long Distance Caregiver Commuting Tips

  Amy Goyer shares insights into meeting the challenges of long-distance caregiving.

• Pope 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.

• Family 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.

• Daughters Provide Majority of Senior Parent Care - Sons Do as Little as Possible

  Study reveals women appear to provide as much elderly parent care as they can, while men contribute as little as possible.

• Home 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.

• Patient 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.

• Challenges and Solutions of Caregiving

  Providing care for others can be stressful and has the potential to contribute to depression and serious illness.

• Home 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.

• Assisted Living - Pros, Cons & Liability Issues

  Providing aging family members with extra care assisted living facilities and nursing homes will become increasingly important for many American families.

• House 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.

• Most 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.

• How to Choose a Home Health Aide

  Information on how to choose a home health aide before making a hiring decision.

• Critical Caregiving Issues Fact Sheets

  FCA new fact sheets detailing critical issues in caregiving and long-term care in the United States.

• Prevent 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.

• Caring 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.

• Families 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.

• U.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.

• Caring for Aging Parents

  Caring for elderly parents can be physically and emotionally overwhelming to both the parent and child.

• Assisted Living Best Practices Revealed

  The Caring Checklist compiled by Caring.com seasoned experts includes critical considerations for evaluating assisted living facilities.

• Family Caregiver Training - VA Partners with Easter Seals

  Partnership to provide comprehensive Caregiver Training to Family Caregivers of eligible post-9/11 Veterans.

• Depression and Burden Affects Caregivers of Those with Sensory Impairment

  When a person experiences impairment or declining health, caregiving typically falls to a family member.

• Family 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.

• Seniors Can Benefit From Congregate Living

  Seniors in congregate living situations like assisted living or retirement communities experience greater subjective well-being.

• Flagler 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.

• Family Caregiving: Facts and Myths

  Americans significantly underestimate the impact that a family member long term care needs could have on their own lives.

• Carers 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.

• Caring Hands Support Program for Carers - Ireland

  Caring Hands is a support program for carers of people with arthritis in Ireland.

• 60% 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.

• Fact Sheets Highlighting Critical Issues on Long-Term Care

  The SCAN Foundation Series of National Fact Sheets Highlighting Critical Issues on Long-Term Care.

• Detecting Depression in Caretakers of Mentally Ill Adults

  Each of the DCSs questions targets a symptom of depression and measures negative thinking.

• On-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.

• Tips for Caregivers Searching for Information

  Caregivers learning how to navigate the system on behalf of their parents, grandparents and others.

• Who 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.

• Patient Advocacy Leads to Better Quality of Life

  Connection between empowering patients with information support and improved access to best available care.

• Recognition for UK Caregivers During Carers Week

  Understanding and support for UK carers who provide vital care for their families friends and communities.

• Cost of U.S. Home Health Care

  Chart of average home health care prices in America listed by state of residence.

• Family Carers Share Illness Experience of Dying Patients

  Carers felt run down and were sharing the illness especially as time went on and death approached.

• Residential 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.

• Family 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.

• CareRunner Caregiving Website Launched

  CareRunner website designed to provide non-professional caregivers with online tools information and support.

• Rally 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.

• Australia Acknowledges Carers during Carer's Week

  Australia acknowledges and supports the good work done by caregivers during carers week 2009.

• Home 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.

• Injury and Hazards in Home Nursing

  Injury and hazards in home health care nursing are a growing concern.

• Chronic Pain in Nursing Home Residents Underestimated

  Relatives and healthcare staff find it hard to diagnose pain levels in nursing home residents accurately.

• Needs of Unpaid Caregivers of People with Diabetes

  Better understanding the daily needs and struggles of unpaid caregivers of people with diabetes.

• Providing 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.

• Caregiver 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.

• Certified Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics

  An article presenting an outline of the Certified Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics.

• Alliance Joins MADIL the State's Online Elder, Disability Info Database

  Massachusetts aging and disability information locator taps alliance as home care source.

• Family 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.

• Find 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.

• Caregivers Not Receiving Help They Need

  Caregivers of children with special health care needs often do not get the respite care they need.

• Choosing 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.

• Medication and Care for Alzheimer Patients

  Caregiving tips for Alzheimer patients who suffer from anxiety when exposed to noise or larger number of people.

• Abuse 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.

• Family 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.

• Home Care Training for Caregivers

  An increasing number of caregivers are taking care of an elderly parent or someone in the family who is disabled.

• Caregivers 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.

• Safety Tips For Caregivers

  Safety tips for caregivers to know the hazards around the home and how to take the necessary precautions.

• Hiring Caregivers for Seniors and Disabled

  Hints and tips including things to look for when hiring a caregiver for a family member.