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Singer, George H. S.; Biegel, David E.; Ethridge, Brandy L. – Journal of Family Social Work, 2009
Family members provide the majority of care for individuals with disabilities in the United States. There is growing recognition that family caregiving deserves and may require societal support, and evidence-based practices have been established for reducing stress associated with caregiving. A substantial research literature on family support has…
Descriptors: Family Programs, Disabilities, Caregiver Training, Literature Reviews
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Browne, Colette V.; Braun, Kathryn L. – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
The escalating demand for trained direct long-term care (DLTC) workers, those individuals with the most sustained direct contact with vulnerable older adults in homes and facilities, is a consequence of our rapidly aging population. Research documents the present and projected shortages of DLTC workers, and developed nations are increasingly…
Descriptors: Immigrants, Health Services, Labor Force Development, Human Capital