Tag: LTSS
While the cost of elder care in the United States, whether paid for by Medicare, Medicaid or out-of-pocket, is substantial, most care is provided by family members for no compensation. Yet the burden on those family members can also be huge in terms of forgoing paid employment or work opportunities, time with family and friends,…
Family caregiving is the cornerstone of long-term care for older adults, especially in underserved communities. This care, however, poses significant challenges and often requires financial sacrifices from caregivers. In response, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers have proposed various options to alleviate the financial strain, but it remains unclear which options would most benefit the caregivers…
