The role of a personal assistant (personlig assistent) in the life of people with disabilities in Sweden
In Sweden, people with disabilities can apply for personal assistance in the form of personlig assistent. The task of such personal assistant is to support the disabled person in the place of residence, in daily activities such as dressing, personal hygiene, and contact with other people. Assistants...
Main Author: | Agnieszka Rams |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Poland
2017-12-01
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Series: | Health Promotion & Physical Activity |
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Online Access: | https://journals.anstar.edu.pl/index.php/hppa/article/view/94 |
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