Definition
Professionals or paraprofessionals who receive payment for providing services to attend to the daily needs of individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves due to general frailty; illnesses, injuries or progressively debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or mental illness; or other incapacitating problems. Through some programs, family or friends who provide care on an informal basis may be paid to fulfill their caregiver role.
URL Name
YD-2000
Third Level Code
YD-2000
Taxonomy Code
YD-2000
Parent Code
YD
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YD
Publication Status
Draft