Culturally Responsive Companion Program for a Japanese Woman with Dementia in a U.S. Nursing Home.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10823-021-09434-y
Abstract: The older foreign-born population is predicted to increase in the United States. As a whole, this population in the long-term care setting is more likely to face greater challenges associated with loneliness and social isolation… read more here.
Keywords: companion program; culturally responsive; responsive companion; program ... See more keywords
Companions’ Chronicles: Experiences of Home Care Workers in the Community Elder Care (Companion) Program in Barbados
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DOI: 10.1177/07334648221143611
Abstract: The home care workforce contributes significantly to older adults’ health and well-being. The Community Elder Care (Companion) Program in Barbados employs Companions to engage with socially isolated older adults in their homes for a few… read more here.
Keywords: home care; care; companion program; program ... See more keywords