According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project,** almost 60{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of Americans age 50–64 are online, and more are plugging in each passing day. Even more surprising, 22{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of …
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Social Security, also known as the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) is a federal program that includes several insurance and welfare programs. The original Social Security Act was signed …
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A 2020 companion report issued by The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP on Caregiving in the U.S. found that 11% of the 50+ plus caregivers lived a least …
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Patient advocacy is an area of specialization in health care concerned with advocacy for patients, survivors and caregivers. The patient advocate may be an individual or an organization. The terms …
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The 21st century has resulted in an unprecedented movement of the elderly toward aging alone. Some of this trend is a product of the desire to age in place. For …
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As the process of aging presents more and more challenges, many seniors become more resistive to help. Ironically, at the very time when a little more help would be useful, …
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When parents are absent or unable to raise their children, grandparents are often the ones who step in. Raising a second generation brings many rewards, including the fulfillment of giving …
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Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited (The National Council on Aging states that one in 10 Americans over the age of 60 have …
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The definition of family has been evolving for some time. In 1950, “nuclear” families, two-parent families with children, headed 78% of the nation’s households.1 The United States was primarily a …
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The largest segment of home care consists of licensed and unlicensed non-medical personnel who assist individuals with daily tasks such as bathing, eating, cleaning the home and preparing meals. Caregivers …
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