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REPORT: Consumers More Satisfied with Highly Skilled Caregivers
Reliable, trustworthy, and skilled caregivers were the most important factor in leading a consumer to be "very satisfied" with his or her long-term care, according to a report prepared for The SCAN Foundation by LifePlans, Inc.
Bloomberg News Spotlights Home Care Aides' Jobs and Low Wages
A Bloomberg News article published on November 21 exposes the harsh reality of trying to live on the low wages that home care aides earn, and highlights the compassion and array of skills that home care workers bring to their work.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Family Caregiver Gives Thanks to a Special Home Health Aide
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month and the Thanksgiving holiday, family caregiver Nancy Morris gives thanks to the home health aide who provided invaluable care and comfort to her mother.