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Invisible Care Gap: Caregivers without Health Coverage

05/26/2008 | Requests *

Summary

This resource presents ten key facts showing the economic and health insecurity of the direct care workforce. It can be used to advocate for improved public policies and increase public awareness of the needs and importance of caregivers. The figures presented also illustrate the linkage between quality of care available to the growing population of older Americans, recruitment and retention of workers, and wage and benefits levels.

Author

Regan MPH, Carol

Available Files

Report PDF (2,012K, 20 pages)

Keywords

Recruitment and Retention; Public Health; Personal Assistant; Independent Living; Caregiving; Advocacy; Wages and Benefits; workplace injuries; employer-sponsored coverage;

Topic

Long-Term Care, Quality, Workforce/Direct Care

Type/Tool

Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers

Source

PHI

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

06/26/2008

Contact

Carol Regan
National Project Director
PHI

CRegan@PHInational.org
301-587-1225

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2289

Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.

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