Who Provides Elder Care?Kathryn Patricelli, MA Updated: Sep 20th 2005 B) Who Provides Care?
Often, family members are able to care for their elders. However, there are many cases where family members cannot provide care (e.g., because they live far away, or have other critical responsibilities), or should not provide care (e.g., because the elder has medical care or supervision needs the family cannot reasonably accommodate). There are also cases where family members do not want to provide care for whatever reason. In such cases, professional care providers should be enlisted to help provide for elders’ care needs. The following discussion provides descriptions of the various types of professional medical and mental health elder care specialists that may be available to provide care in your area. Registered nurses have graduated from a three-to four-year accredited nursing program and will have undergone supervised clinical experiences. They have passed a state examination and have been licensed by the state. RNs may specialize or become expert in providing particular kinds o
