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caregiving
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Report: Caregivers tackling complex medical tasks with little training
Half of the nation’s 40 million family caregivers are performing complicated medical/nursing tasks for their family members and friends, including…
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Study: Middle-income elders face housing and health care squeeze
The number of middle-income seniors age 75 and older is projected to nearly double over the next decade and likely…
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Diverse elders and caregivers need culturally relevant support
Despite the growing numbers of elders from different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, many of these older individuals are still…
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Report updates profile of older Americans
More than 15 percent of the U.S. population – one in every seven people – is now age 65 or…
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New tip sheet explains growing role of geriatric care managers
Family caregivers often struggle when finding appropriate care options for their loved ones. Siblings may argue over different approaches. Spouses…
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University program focuses on care for the caregiver
Anyone who has helped an ailing loved one knows that the job of a caregiver is not easy. When cognitive…
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Family caregivers to get help if RAISE Act is signed
New bipartisan legislation to support family caregivers is on its way to President Trump for his signature. The Recognize, Assist,…
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Men without caregivers at greater risk for nursing home placement following stroke
Male stroke survivors over age 65 may be three times as likely to end up in a nursing home within…
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New report looks at long-term care affordability, recommendations
While an estimated 70 percent of older adults will need some long-term services and supports (LTSS) at some point in…
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Poll: U.S. unready for future long-term care needs
A majority of Americans over age 40 think the United States is unprepared for a rapidly growing population of older…