Articles related to "Personal Care Attendants"
Losing A PCA
You've had the same personal care attendant for years. You get along wonderfully and she's great at her job. So what do you do when the situation begins to go downhill?
personal care attendant • pca • firing a pca • terminating a pca • employment
You've had the same personal care attendant for years. You get along wonderfully and she's great at her job. So what do you do when the situation begins to go downhill?
personal care attendant • pca • firing a pca • terminating a pca • employment
Personal Care Attendants, Part 1
There are an estimated 58 million people in the country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
There are an estimated 58 million people in the country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
Personal Care Attendants, Part II
There are an estimated 58 million people in the country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
personal care attendant • pca's • interview • managing • employer
There are an estimated 58 million people in the country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
personal care attendant • pca's • interview • managing • employer
Traveling With a Disability
Traveling can be difficult and stressful for anyone. If you have a disability, a little extra effort and planning can make your trip much more enjoyable.
traveling • disability • pca • personal care attendant • flight
Traveling can be difficult and stressful for anyone. If you have a disability, a little extra effort and planning can make your trip much more enjoyable.
traveling • disability • pca • personal care attendant • flight
Unionization of Personal Care Attendants
In most instances and in most industries, unionization of the workers is a good thing. In the case of PCAs, however, it means loss of freedom for the consumer.
service employees international union • quality home care commission • union • personal care attendants • consumers
In most instances and in most industries, unionization of the workers is a good thing. In the case of PCAs, however, it means loss of freedom for the consumer.
service employees international union • quality home care commission • union • personal care attendants • consumers
A Helping Hand
There are an estimated 58 million people in this country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
There are an estimated 58 million people in this country with a disability. Personal Care Attendants can help them remain in their own homes instead of in nursing homes.
personal care attendant • pca • hiring • recruiting • physical
One Person, One Fare Policy
The Canadian Transportation Agency rules that severely disabled persons may fly with a personal care attendant at no extra charge. Obese persons may have extra room.
personal care attendant • free airfare • free airline ticket • severely disabled • disabled mobility
The Canadian Transportation Agency rules that severely disabled persons may fly with a personal care attendant at no extra charge. Obese persons may have extra room.
personal care attendant • free airfare • free airline ticket • severely disabled • disabled mobility
Disability-Friendly Colleges
It's October and that means football, Homecoming games and Halloween. For many high school seniors, it also means the time has come to start looking at colleges.
college • disability-friendly colleges • high school seniors • accessibility • campus
It's October and that means football, Homecoming games and Halloween. For many high school seniors, it also means the time has come to start looking at colleges.
college • disability-friendly colleges • high school seniors • accessibility • campus
Caregiving Takes a Village
Today's smaller and more fragmented families no longer have resources to care for elderly or ailing members without the help of professional caregiving resources.
caring for aging parent • family caregiver • professional caregiver • caregiving organizations • finding long-term care
Today's smaller and more fragmented families no longer have resources to care for elderly or ailing members without the help of professional caregiving resources.
caring for aging parent • family caregiver • professional caregiver • caregiving organizations • finding long-term care
Centers for Independent Living
Whether you are searching for a support system or are looking for assistance in making your new home accessible, your local CIL can help.
centers for independent living • cil's • disability • independence • services
Whether you are searching for a support system or are looking for assistance in making your new home accessible, your local CIL can help.
centers for independent living • cil's • disability • independence • services
A Step Toward Independence
The first step in regaining your independence after a disability is to locate your local Center for Independent Living. A CIL offers a wide variety of services to help.
center for independent living • independence • disability • berkeley • services
The first step in regaining your independence after a disability is to locate your local Center for Independent Living. A CIL offers a wide variety of services to help.
center for independent living • independence • disability • berkeley • services
Caregiver Clients Need a Backup Care Plan
People with disabilities & elderly persons often rely on paid help for everyday basic care. It is wise to have a backup caregiver plan for emergencies and holidays.
caregiver clients need backup care plan • elderly disabled depend on help • caregiver plan for emergencies holidays • solution to caregiver cancellation • creating a backup caregiver plan
People with disabilities & elderly persons often rely on paid help for everyday basic care. It is wise to have a backup caregiver plan for emergencies and holidays.
caregiver clients need backup care plan • elderly disabled depend on help • caregiver plan for emergencies holidays • solution to caregiver cancellation • creating a backup caregiver plan
MS AND RETAINING YOUR INDEPENDENCE
Finding a cure for diseases, such as MS takes determination
professional assistance • ms • independent living
Finding a cure for diseases, such as MS takes determination
professional assistance • ms • independent living
Obese Air Passengers Win
As part of the "one person - one fare" decision, Canadian airlines cannot charge extra to passengers who need more space because of a disability - including obesity.
obesity discrimination • overweight people • flying • airplane seats • extra seat at no cost
As part of the "one person - one fare" decision, Canadian airlines cannot charge extra to passengers who need more space because of a disability - including obesity.
obesity discrimination • overweight people • flying • airplane seats • extra seat at no cost
A Caregiver's Story
The MS caregiver role is an invaluable and critical one--usually filled by a family member or friend.
ms • multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • care
The MS caregiver role is an invaluable and critical one--usually filled by a family member or friend.
ms • multiple sclerosis • multiple • sclerosis • care
Air Travel & Disabilities
Flying is almost always the most convenient way to get to your destination. With a little knowledge and some preparation, it can be a fun and enjoyable experience.
airline • travel • air carrier • air carrier access act • attendant
Flying is almost always the most convenient way to get to your destination. With a little knowledge and some preparation, it can be a fun and enjoyable experience.
airline • travel • air carrier • air carrier access act • attendant
College for Differently-Abled Students
A discussion of finding the right college if you are a student with a disability (physical, emotional, or learning disability, vision or hearing impairment, or mental or chronic illness). Also profiles 4 colleges with innovative disability services.
higher • education • college • university • disability
A discussion of finding the right college if you are a student with a disability (physical, emotional, or learning disability, vision or hearing impairment, or mental or chronic illness). Also profiles 4 colleges with innovative disability services.
higher • education • college • university • disability
Husbands and Wives as Caregivers
Accepting volunteer help or using a caregiver agency when a spouse is ill or injured is not a sign of weakness, but is instead a wise decision for all concerned.
husbands and wives as caregivers • dual roles of spouse and caregiver can damage a re • caregiver help and support • using a caregiver agency when a spouse is ill or i • spouses as caregivers
Accepting volunteer help or using a caregiver agency when a spouse is ill or injured is not a sign of weakness, but is instead a wise decision for all concerned.
husbands and wives as caregivers • dual roles of spouse and caregiver can damage a re • caregiver help and support • using a caregiver agency when a spouse is ill or i • spouses as caregivers
Planning Ahead – The Role of Spouse & Caregiver
A good healthcare plan includes adequate insurance coverage. Plan ahead for caregiver services; long-term recovery at home may require the need for outside assistance.
planning ahead the role of spouse and caregiver • understanding the scope of caregiving • plan ahead for caregiver services • basic jobs performed by a caregiver • know how to get caregiver help
A good healthcare plan includes adequate insurance coverage. Plan ahead for caregiver services; long-term recovery at home may require the need for outside assistance.
planning ahead the role of spouse and caregiver • understanding the scope of caregiving • plan ahead for caregiver services • basic jobs performed by a caregiver • know how to get caregiver help
Personal Care Worker's' Unionization
In most instances and in most industries, unionization of the workers is a good thing. In the case of PCAs, however, it means loss of freedom for the consumer.
service employees international union • quality home care commission • union • attendants • consumers
In most instances and in most industries, unionization of the workers is a good thing. In the case of PCAs, however, it means loss of freedom for the consumer.
service employees international union • quality home care commission • union • attendants • consumers
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