Inequalities of Aging by Elana D. Buch (.PDF)
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Inequalities of Aging: Paradoxes of Independence in American Home Care by Elana D. Buch
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Overview: The troubling dynamic of the American home care industry where increased independence for the elderly conflicts with the well being of caregivers
Paid home care is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States, and millions of Americans rely on these workers to help them remain at home as they grow older. However, the industry is rife with contradictions. The United States spends a fortune on medical care, yet devotes comparatively few resources on improving wages, thus placing home care providers in the ranks of the working poor. As a result, the work that enables some older Americans to live independently generates profound social inequalities.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Health, Fitness & Self-help
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