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Peer reviewedBurbridge, Lynn C. – Gerontologist, 1993
Notes that increasing demand for paraprofessional home care workers is already straining the quantity and quality of workers entering the field. Describes variables that affect supply and demand for home care workers, barriers to change in the home care labor market, and importance of government as key variable in any discussion of home care labor…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Home Programs, Labor Market, Minority Groups
Download full textCaro, Francis G. – 1982
Several conventional approaches to conceptualization and the measurement of objectives in publicly funded, long-term home care for the non-institutionalized elderly are reviewed critically. The formulation of objectives which focus on immediate, desired consequences of services, and lend themselves to behavioral measurement, is proposed. The…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Family Programs, Family Role, Gerontology
Peer reviewedHodgson, Joseph H., Jr.; Quinn, Joan L. – Gerontologist, 1980
Triage is unique because it includes several functions under a single health care delivery model. Clients' morale improved with their sense of control. Family support systems were enhanced. Costs were reasonable as was the reimbursement system. (JAC)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Geriatrics, Health Services, Home Programs
Peer reviewedEggert, Gerald M.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1980
ACCESS outreach identified more persons in need of service who met the Title XIX eligibility requirements. Home care emphasis provided the opportunity for increasing proportions to remain at home or return to their home from the hospital. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Bradham, Douglas D.; Chico, Innette Mary – 1986
Florida's District 12 Veterans Administration (VA) wanted to deliver medical case-management services to veterans not receiving home-based services due to the geographic restrictions of the VA's Hospital-Based Home Care Program. The Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) desired to demonstrate the effectiveness of nurse…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Caregiver Training, Caregivers, Coordination
Peer reviewedCates, Norman – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1993
Notes that Denmark and Sweden have achieved reduction in institutionalization of elderly individuals by increasing home care and housing with services and adaptation. Describes innovative model of nursing home care in Denmark--a self-care model that fosters independent living and decision making as long as possible. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Community Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Foreign Countries, Frail Elderly
Peer reviewedGoodyear, Rodney K., Ed.; Shaw, Merville C., Ed. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1984
Presents 11 articles focusing on primary prevention on campus and in the community. Section 1 deals with theme-focused prevention, problem solving, friendships, alcohol education, stress management, career planning, and needs assesment for college students. Section 2 describes community-based prevention with high risk persons including families…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Career Planning, College Students, Community Services
