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  2. Distress in cancer caregiving - Wikipedia

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    Due to the typically late onset of cancer, caregivers are often the spouses and/or children of patients, but may also be parents, other family members, or close friends. [3] Taking care of family members at home is a complicated experience. [2] The relationships involved constantly shift and change, in expected and unexpected ways. [2]

  3. Aging in place - Wikipedia

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    The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model was created in the early 1970s in order to meet the chronic care needs of older people through their community. As an assistance program, one must be at least 55 years of age, certified by their state to need nursing home care, are able to live safely in the community at the time of ...

  4. Home safety - Wikipedia

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    [2] [3] When creating the fire escape plan, it is best to have a layout that shows each room and potential escape route in the home. The escape plan should be explained to children and care taken that they recognize the sound of the fire alarm and know to check the door for heat and how to stay low to the ground. [4]

  5. Safe handling of carcinogens - Wikipedia

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    The safe handling of carcinogens is the handling of cancer causing substances in a safe and responsible manner. Carcinogens are defined as 'a substance or agent that can cause cells to become cancerous by altering their genetic structure so that they multiply continuously and become malignant '. [ 1 ]

  6. Supportive Care in Cancer - Wikipedia

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    Supportive Care in Cancer is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research on cancer care. It is published by Springer Science+Business Media on behalf of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2013 impact factor of 2.495. [1]

  7. Home automation for the elderly and disabled - Wikipedia

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    Geriatrics is the role of healthcare in providing care to the elderly population. The elderly population involves many health complications. According to the National Institute of Health, "the main threats are non-communicable diseases, including heart, stroke, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and dementia".

  8. European Journal of Cancer Care - Wikipedia

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    The European Journal of Cancer Care is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering research on cancer care. The editor-in-chief is David Weller (University of Edinburgh). The journal was established in 1992 and is published by Wiley-Blackwell.

  9. Activities of daily living - Wikipedia

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    Personal care assistants are required to adhere to established standards of care. Personal assistance is defined as wagered support of 20 or more hours a week for people with impairments. [18] A 2008 review suggested that personal assistance may offer benefits to some elderly individuals and their informal caretakers. [18]