Long Term Care in America: Americans' Outlook and Planning for Future Care

Article Publication Date:

7/9/2015

Summary:

The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted a study to examine the policy issue of long term care and its financing. This research investigated the awareness, attitudes, and understanding of long term care by Americans over the age of 40 through three different studies. The studies have explored diverse issues surrounding long term care like the caregiving experience, person-centered care experiences, and opinions on long term care policy.

Topics:

Long Term Services and Supports

Types/Tools:

Surveys

Populations:

Aging/Older Adults; Caregivers; Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

Associated Press- NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

NORC at the University of Chicago

Programs/Initiatives:

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