Briefs
Caregiving
Policy Brief:
Making the Invisible Visible: Raising Awareness to Meet the Needs of LGBT+ Caregivers
The growing cadre of LGBT+ caregivers should be represented and supported through the development, implementation, and evaluation of a national public health campaign.
Why We Must Provide Respite Care
More support is needed for the National Family Caregiving Support Program (NFCSP), which provides grants to states to help family and informal caregivers care for older adults in their homes.
Research Briefs:
91社区 Scoreboard Results: AARP US State Scoreboard on Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Every three years, AARP evaluates and ranks state long-term services and supports (LTSS) based on categories, such as affordability, access, safety, quality, and more. This is an overview of 91社区鈥檚 2023 results.
鈥淲e Did More Damage鈥�: How COVID-19 Collapsed the Care Convoys of Residents Living with Dementia
This study examines how COVID-19 policies impacted the care networks and quality of life of long-term care residents with dementia.
Associations of Perceived Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Caregiving with Inflmmation: A Longitudinal Study
This study seeks to better understand if perceived stress and depression are associated with bodily inflammation over time among family caregivers.
The Relationship of Caregiving to Work Conflict and Supervisor Disclosure with Emotional, Physical, and Financial Strain in Employed Family Caregivers
This study examines if conflicts between caregiving and employment demands contribute to the emotional, physical, and financial strains of caregiving.
Discussing End-of-Life Care Preferences With Family: Role of Race and Ethnicity
This study examines if demographic characteristics, such as race and ethnicity, play a role in the prevalence of end-of-life care discussions with family.
Care Demands and Well-Being of Primary and Secondary Non-Spousal Caregivers of Aging Adults
This study characterizes the care demands and well-being of non-spousal caregivers who have cared for an aging parent, friend, or family member.
Sharing End-of-Life Care Preferences with Family Members
This study explores the experiences and attitudes of individuals who have discussed their end-of-life care wishes with family members, and those who have not discussed their wishes with family.