Hiring Relatives as Caregivers in Two States: Developing an Education and Research Agenda for Policy Makers – Journal Abstract

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Article Publication Date: 
1/1/2010
Summary: 
Hiring relatives as caregivers remains a controversial policy issue. This two-state case study reports findings about views from policy experts regarding a policy option to hire family caregivers in HCBS long-term care programs. Policy makers also discussed information needed by other states considering this option and effective approaches to disseminate findings about this option from the Cash & Counseling Demonstration Evaluation.
Article Author: 
Simon-Rusinowitz, Lori; Martinez Garcia, Genevieve; Martin, Dana; Debarthe Sadler, Michele; Tilly, Jane; Marks, Lori N.; Loughlin, Dawn M.; Mahoney, Kevin J.
Populations: 
Personal Assistant; Caregivers
Sources: 
NRCPDS
Programs/Initiatives: 
Cash and Counseling
Keywords: 
Long-Term Care
Social Work in Public Health, Volume 25, Issue 1 January 2010 , pages 17 - 41; family caregivers;

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