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International Organization for
Migration - IOM
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Description : The ageing of the
population presents serious challenges to developed Western nations,
particularly those managing the retirement and care of a growing number of
older persons. The ageing population will generate an increasing demand for
caregivers, a demand made challenging because of the declining availability of
nativeborn caregivers compounded by various factors including declining family
care of older people, increasing life expectancy of infirm elderly and the
increasing demand for social caregivers, often in home settings. Health care
institutions and long-term care facilities have been turning to the foreign
born to address shortages of workers, reflecting a parallel trend in the
migration of health care workers worldwide. Indeed, migrants already play a
significant role in the care of older persons.
This report presents the comparative results of a research project on the role
of migrants in the workforce of caregivers for the elderly in the
Table of contents
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Acknowledgements
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Excutive Summary
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Introduction
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The Context
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Migration Policies and Patterns
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Workplace Conditions and Relationships
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Relationship between Older Adults and their Migrant Care Workers
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Perspectives of Employers and Workers on Recruitment and
Employment
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Conclusion and Recommendations
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Endnotes
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References
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Appendix 1: Sources of Funding
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Appendix 2: International Advisory Board and Project Team
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Appendix 3: Country Reports