Marian Smothers, the sister of actress Nichelle Nichols, launched a Go Fund Me to protect her from elder abuse, allegedly at the hands of her manager Gilbert Bell.
Many who are in the position of caregiver have held that responsibility for years, and it takes patience and understanding to get through it.
(Smart Money) — The demand for informal caregivers–like family members, friends or neighbors–is expected to increase by more than 20% in the next 15 years–and by 85% in the next 40 years–as baby boomers age, data from the Dept. Health and Human Services show. Nearly 62 million Americans already care for another adult at least […]
(Black America Web) — Certified nursing assistant Brenda Chaney was on duty in an Indiana nursing home one day when she discovered a patient lying on the floor, unable to stand. But Chaney couldn’t help the woman up. She had to search for a white aide because the woman had left instructions that she did […]