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Op-Ed: Don’t Blow Out the Candles on the Older Americans Act

A woman holds a cat over the bed of another woman, who looks to be a patient or on bed rest.

Caregiving is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. The opinions expressed in this op-ed article are the author’s own. Speak up during a day of action to protect our future Imagine any of the following scenarios: Your aging parent lives alone but receives daily hot meals through a local senior nutrition program. Your neighbor, a […]

Patient Protectors

Patient with patient advocate

When staffing shortages impact patient care, advocates look out for patients’ best interests, says former nurse and current patient advocate Teri Dreher. Caregiving Magazine is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. The opinions expressed in this guest essay are the author’s own. A son in California called me last month to help his Chicago-area parents. […]