Let me tell you a story. I have a friend who has a graduate degree, who loves her privacy but also dinner with friends and who loves to read as much as she loves going to the theatre. My friend is a wheelchair user. She needs help…
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: THE PROBLEM WITH HOME CARE
Let me tell you a story. I have a friend who has a graduate degree, who loves her privacy but also dinner with friends and who loves to read as much as she loves going to the theatre. My friend is a wheelchair user. She needs help…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Want to Be Included in Your Loved One’s Home Care Team? Here’s How
I spend a lot of time reading about how families manage caring for loved ones all over the world. Today, developed nations share common challenges – aging populations, more people trying to balance employment with caregiving, and governments trying to get the most out of family caregivers. All while trying
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: What’s New for Those Give and Receive Personal Support Care at Home
In my last blog post, I described the problems that make working conditions for personal support workers very, very difficult. I described the challenges for clients who need personal support services, as well. The Problems: · Low pay · Clients need many hours of support over long periods, so can’t
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