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Grannis, Kerry Searle; Sawhill, Isabel – Center on Children and Families at Brookings, 2013
There is ample evidence that children born to poorer families do not succeed at the same rate as children born to the middle class. On average, low-income children lag behind on almost every cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and health measure. These gaps start early--some of the newest research suggests that cognitive gaps are detectable in…
Descriptors: Models, Quality of Life, Social Indicators, Child Development
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Birnbaum, Howard; And Others – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes the process of implementing the New York State Long-Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP) during its initial three years of operation. Sponsors of similar programs should be aware of the need for program flexibility and the length of time required for start-up and implementation. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Home Programs, Models, Older Adults
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Castle, Nicholas G.; Engberg, John – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: The association between certified nurse aide, licensed practical nurse, and registered nurse turnover and the organizational characteristics of nursing homes are examined. Design and Methods: Hypotheses for eight organizational characteristics are examined (staffing levels, top management turnover, resident case mix, facility quality,…
Descriptors: Costs, Nursing Homes, Nurses, Job Satisfaction