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Who cares for those most vulnerable to COVID-19? 4 questions about home care aides answered

  • Written by Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston
Most home care aides are single women.Terry Vine/Shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: The elderly and those recovering from surgeries are among the most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill as a result of COVID-19. An army of 3.5 million home care aides are responsible for taking care of them and others who need help, whether in homes or assisted...

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