Monthly Archives: July 2012

Abuse of Elderly With Dementia by Family Caregivers Common, Survey Suggests

By Susan Jeffrey Authors and Disclosures January 27, 2009 — About one-third of family caregivers admit to abusive behavior toward their family member with dementia, mainly verbal abuse, a new survey suggests. Although levels of physical or frequent abuse were … Continue reading

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Caring for America: The authors are interviewed…

Excerpt from: An Interview with Eileen Boris and Jennifer Klein Posted on 02 July 2012. Tags: home care workers, PHI expert interviews, wages In their new book, Caring for America (Oxford University Press), Eileen Boris and Jennifer Klein trace the … Continue reading

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The Difference Between A Personal Care Aide and A Home Health Care Assistant

Personal Care and Home Health Care are two types of support services you can receive in a private residence. Home care – also called Private Duty Home Care, Non-Medical Home Care, Custodial Care, Personal Care, Companion Care, Certified Eldercare – … Continue reading

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