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The Overlooked Caregiver: A Series of Listening Sessions
05/01/2010 | Requests *Summary
Four groups of caregivers discuss their challenges in accessing caregiver services. Challenges include lack of access to internet and phone, cultural traditions which prevent self-identification as caregivers, and unexpected caregiving responsibilities for wounded veterans. Proposed solutions included assistance in navigating government programs, connecting new caregivers to peer mentors and caregiver networks, and an increased focus on assisting the care recipient and the caregiver.
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Keywords
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs; Caregiving; Advocacy; Wounded Warrior Project; National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc.; The Arc of Prince George’s County; Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.; barriers to care
Topic
Long-Term Care
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers
Source
HSC Foundation
State
District of Columbia, All States/Territories
Date Created
09/07/2010
Contact
HSC Foundation
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Washington, DC 20006
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202-454-1220
1808 Eye Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
info@hscfoundation.org
202-454-1220
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