Journal article
Public policies to support dementia caregivers: Health services research / Policy and plans
Alzheimer's & dementia, Vol.16(S10), e043483
12/2020
DOI: 10.1002/alz.043483
Abstract
Background
Family caregivers are major providers of long-term care and support for family members with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Caregiving for a person with ADRD is a demanding role that is linked to physical, emotional, relational, and financial burden. Ensuring that ADRD caregivers are adequately supported is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of successful public health policy agendas in the United States.
Method
We conducted a review of publicly available legislation and policy briefs to identify federal policies that support ADRD caregivers, both directly and indirectly.
Result
Federal policies for caregivers have evolved and increased over time, most notably through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, part of the Older Americans Act. The passage of recent legislation (e.g., the RAISE Caregiver Act and the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act) indicate a pattern of targeted investment in supporting ADRD caregivers.
Conclusion
Gerontology research and public policy can and should intersect in order to optimize the effectiveness of policy efforts to support ADRD caregivers.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Public policies to support dementia caregivers: Health services research / Policy and plans
- Creators
- Lauren Bangerter - Mayo CLinic, Rochester, MN, USA,Brian Kaskie - University of IowaWalter D Dawson - Oregon Health & Science University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Alzheimer's & dementia, Vol.16(S10), e043483
- DOI
- 10.1002/alz.043483
- ISSN
- 1552-5260
- eISSN
- 1552-5279
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/2020
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Record Identifier
- 9984274754002771
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