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Peer reviewedBranch, Laurence G.; Branch, Paul R. – Gerontologist, 1983
Estimates the proportion of service and nonservice expenditures within a state aging department. In Massachusetts the ratio was $0.70 to $0.30 (service to nonservice) both for the state's Home Care Programs and for all activities. (JAC)
Descriptors: Gerontology, Home Programs, Older Adults, Program Costs
Peer reviewedArling, Greg; McAuley, William J. – Gerontologist, 1983
Draws on two studies of the impaired elderly (N=332) to address the potential impact of public payments to persons providing in-home care for the impaired elderly. Findings suggest family members are heavily involved in support for the elderly and institutionalization is most often the result of nonfinancial factors. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Family Programs, Financial Support, Geriatrics
Illinois State Dept. on Aging, Springfield. – 1986
This document contains an annual report on Illinois' Community Care Program (CCP), a program which provides in-home and other support services to help older persons to remain living at home and avoid premature institutionalization. Three levels of care provided by the CCP are described: (1) chore housekeeping, consisting of basic household tasks…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Aging (Individuals), Community Services, Home Management
