Caregivers: Services and Information for Carers Document List

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.
  Publish Date: 2022-05-08

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2018-04-26

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2018-02-20

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2017-06-15 - Updated: 2021-03-13

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2017-04-12 - Updated: 2018-04-30

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2016-10-31 - Updated: 2016-11-06

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2016-04-08 - Updated: 2019-12-27

• Home Care: LGBTQ People Often Invisible
  Study reveals LGBTQ communities face barriers to finding high quality home care that meet their unique needs.
  Publish Date: 2016-03-01 - Updated: 2021-06-19

• Family Caregivers and Employer Compassion
  Employers are finding themselves wanting to express compassion while simultaneously maintaining a productive workplace.
  Publish Date: 2016-02-23 - Updated: 2019-06-03

• Carebots: Family Care and Personal Assistance
  Information regarding the use of CareBots as an automated caregiver system for the elderly and people with disabilities.
  Publish Date: 2015-11-26 - Updated: 2021-07-16

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2015-11-04 - Updated: 2020-08-31

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2015-10-27

• Long Distance Caregiver Commuting Tips
  Amy Goyer shares insights into meeting the challenges of long-distance caregiving.
  Publish Date: 2014-11-11 - Updated: 2020-11-27

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2014-10-01 - Updated: 2021-05-11

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2014-09-29 - Updated: 2016-04-08

• Daughters 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.
  Publish Date: 2014-08-19 - Updated: 2021-11-15

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2013-09-09 - Updated: 2021-08-27

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2012-06-21 - Updated: 2021-08-31

• Challenges and Solutions of Caregiving
  Providing care for others can be stressful and has the potential to contribute to depression and serious illness.
  Publish Date: 2012-06-08 - Updated: 2021-09-04

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2012-05-03 - Updated: 2021-09-15

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2012-02-06

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-11-21 - Updated: 2022-06-02

• How 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-10-23 - Updated: 2021-12-11

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-08-22

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-08-16 - Updated: 2022-01-14

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-08-11

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-07-18 - Updated: 2022-02-08

• Assisted Living: Best Practices Revealed
  The Caring Checklist, compiled by Caring.com's seasoned experts, includes critical considerations for evaluating assisted living facilities.
  Publish Date: 2011-06-10 - Updated: 2022-03-11

• Family Caregiver Training - VA Partners with Easter Seals
  Partnership to provide comprehensive Caregiver Training to Family Caregivers of eligible post-9/11 Veterans.
  Publish Date: 2011-05-11

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-02-13

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2011-02-03

• Seniors Can Benefit From Congregate Living
  Seniors in congregate living situations like assisted living or retirement communities experience greater subjective well-being.
  Publish Date: 2011-02-01

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-11-21

• Family Caregiving: Facts and Myths
  Americans significantly underestimate the impact that a family member long term care needs could have on their own lives.
  Publish Date: 2010-11-02 - Updated: 2020-11-08

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-10-25

• Caring Hands Support Program for Carers - Ireland
  Caring Hands is a support program for carers of people with arthritis in Ireland.
  Publish Date: 2010-10-22

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-10-12

• Fact Sheets Highlighting Critical Issues on Long-Term Care
  The SCAN Foundation Series of National Fact Sheets Highlighting Critical Issues on Long-Term Care.
  Publish Date: 2010-09-16

• Detecting Depression in Caretakers of Mentally Ill Adults
  Each of the DCSs questions targets a symptom of depression and measures negative thinking.
  Publish Date: 2010-08-16

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-08-09

• Tips for Caregivers Searching for Information
  Caregivers learning how to navigate the system on behalf of their parents, grandparents and others.
  Publish Date: 2010-08-02

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-07-22

• Patient Advocacy Leads to Better Quality of Life
  Connection between empowering patients with information support and improved access to best available care.
  Publish Date: 2010-06-14

• Recognition for UK Caregivers During Carers Week
  Understanding and support for UK carers who provide vital care for their families friends and communities.
  Publish Date: 2010-06-14

• Cost of U.S. Home Health Care
  Chart of average home health care prices in America listed by state of residence.
  Publish Date: 2010-06-13 - Updated: 2017-08-10

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-06-11

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-05-24

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2010-04-22

• CareRunner Caregiving Website Launched
  CareRunner website designed to provide non-professional caregivers with online tools information and support.
  Publish Date: 2009-10-22

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-10-19

• Australia Acknowledges Carers during Carer's Week
  Australia acknowledges and supports the good work done by caregivers during carers week 2009.
  Publish Date: 2009-10-15

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-10-09 - Updated: 2012-03-14

• Injury and Hazards in Home Nursing
  Injury and hazards in home health care nursing are a growing concern.
  Publish Date: 2009-10-07 - Updated: 2010-07-09

• Chronic Pain in Nursing Home Residents Underestimated
  Relatives and healthcare staff find it hard to diagnose pain levels in nursing home residents accurately.
  Publish Date: 2009-09-17 - Updated: 2016-05-20

• Needs of Unpaid Caregivers of People with Diabetes
  Better understanding the daily needs and struggles of unpaid caregivers of people with diabetes.
  Publish Date: 2009-08-18

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-08-16 - Updated: 2014-03-14

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-08-14

• Certified Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics
  An article presenting an outline of the Certified Nursing Assistant Code of Ethics.
  Publish Date: 2009-07-21 - Updated: 2019-12-16

• Alliance Joins MADIL the State's Online Elder, Disability Info Database
  Massachusetts aging and disability information locator taps alliance as home care source.
  Publish Date: 2009-06-03 - Updated: 2015-11-18

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-04-14

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-04-03 - Updated: 2011-05-30

• Caregivers Not Receiving Help They Need
  Caregivers of children with special health care needs often do not get the respite care they need.
  Publish Date: 2009-02-12 - Updated: 2016-04-02

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-02-08 - Updated: 2010-11-13

• Medication and Care for Alzheimer Patients
  Caregiving tips for Alzheimer patients who suffer from anxiety when exposed to noise or larger number of people.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-27

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2009-01-23 - Updated: 2010-09-28

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2009-02-03

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2013-06-16

• 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.
  Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2010-06-25

• Safety Tips For Caregivers
  Safety tips for caregivers to know the hazards around the home and how to take the necessary precautions.
  Publish Date: 2008-12-27 - Updated: 2012-09-21

• Hiring Caregivers for Seniors and Disabled
  Hints and tips including things to look for when hiring a caregiver for a family member.
  Publish Date: 2008-12-09 - Updated: 2010-03-18