We are looking for someone special to assist us with our daughter Lauren who: is a happy, charming, fun-loving 16-year-old girl has cerebral palsy that primarily affects her legs (she uses crutches or a walker …
respite care
Family Caregivers Deserve a Break Today – May CARE Connections
Although taking a break improves family caregivers’ wellbeing and their ability to provide care, only 15 percent have used respite care. Read about attempts to promote use of respite care and expand the respite care …
Family Caregivers Deserve a Break – June CARE Connections
Only 15 percent of family caregivers have used respite care, though the short breaks allow them to keep providing care for longer. Read the June issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the School …
Nurses on the Frontlines of Addressing Elder Abuse – February CARE Connections
One of every ten older adults will experience some form of elder abuse. What role do nurses play in detecting and responding to abuse? Read the February issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of …