5/23/10 – Assistant Secretary Greenlee discusses the need for a skilled geriatric workforce at the 2010 American Geriatrics Society Meeting.
Click here or the link below to watch the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCLY1Ph5GcQ
The care giving field is expected to grow steadily over the next several decades as a direct result of the brimming ranks of Baby Boomers…the first of whom will be 65 this year..that will be seniors within the next decades. If you are considering a career change and you like helping people consider professional caregiving. At Home Caregiving , in particular, is a field expected to mushroom shortly and hold steady for years to come.
Though it is not necessary to get certified at this time as a caregiver, keep in mind that the government will probably be imposing requirements on those in the care giving field down the road. You might want to consider getting certified and specialize in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care giving.
REFERENCE:
Radientlife has posted an excellent article about detecting dementia in the elderly.
