An Option to Hire Relatives as Caregivers in Two States: Developing an Education and Research Agenda for Policy Decision-Makers-Presentation

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Article Publication Date: 
11/21/2005
Summary: 
This presentation outlines the debate over hiring family caregivers in the Cash & Counseling program. A two-state case study is discussed and results are presented.
Article Author: 
Simon-Rusinowitz, Lori; Martin, Dana J.; Martinez Garcia, Genevieve; DeBarthe Sadler; Michele; Marks, Lori N.;M. Loughlin, Dawn; Tilly, Jane; Mahoney, Kevin J.
Topics: 
Consumer/Participant Direction
Types/Tools: 
Archived conference materials / Presentations; Training materials
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
NRCPDS
University of Maryland Center on Aging, College Park
Programs/Initiatives: 
Cash and Counseling
States: 
All States/Territories; Florida
Keywords: 
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58th Annual Scientific Meeting; Education Agenda; Research Agenda; Information Dissemination Strategies; views of policy experts; option to hire relatives as caregivers; research and education agenda; effective approaches to disseminate this information; Family Caregivers’Role; The Policy Debate; Cash & Counseling Demonstration Evaluation; Two-State Case Study Methodology; Workforce issues; Supportive political climate; Consumer advocate support; Emphasis on community services; Advantages & Disadvantages for Consumers

Contact

Elizabeth Maguire
National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services
elizabeth.maguire.1@bc.edu
Phone: 
617-552-0562

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52122