Paid caregiving is one of the US’ fastest growing occupations, but with the low pay and terrible benefits, there’s a huge shortage of workers – and that’s bad for those who need care and the families that have to provide unpaid care, instead.

But a new analysis finds that in Nebraska (and likely elsewhere) boosting wages return $1.40 for every $1.00 in additional tax dollars spent on it.
https://theconversation.com/paying-caregivers-more-could-boost-nebraskas-economy-new-research-227646
#medicaid #workershortage #caregiving #longtermcare

Paying caregivers more could boost Nebraska’s economy − new research

Paying the caregivers of people with disabilities more would improve care while increasing economic growth, a research team found.

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Words of reassurance left for a woman with #dementia by her daughter. A simple white board in her sight line in her sitting room.

#Alzheimers #caregiving #EndAlz

A powerful, insightful and beautiful message for all of us who believe in uplifting people living with #Alzheimers and other forms of #dementia.

#caregiving #humanrights #dignity

When a person living with #dementia asks the same question repeatedly, listen to the question differently and you may learn more about the needs underlying the question itself.

#Alzheimers #caregiving #empathy #quote