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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1988
This document presents the text of a Congressional hearing on the concerns of members of the baby boom generation who find themselves caring for both their elderly parents and their own children at home. After an opening statement by committee chairman Representative George Miller, these witnesses give testimony: (1) Patricia Brady, a stressed…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Caregivers, Children, Family Caregivers
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging. – 1988
The purpose of this Congressional study is to underscore the continuing contribution of the family in providing care to the frail and disabled elderly. This study has been developed to distill information that currently exists, to provide new data based on national estimates and to highlight both public and private sector initiatives targeted at…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Disabilities, Family Caregivers, Family Relationship
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1987
This document presents witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing held in Birmingham, Alabama to alert the public to the problems associated with catastrophic illness; learn what community services exist for older adults; and clarify what requirements for services, research, and education must be met to formulate an…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Health Insurance, Health Needs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1987
This document provides witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing called to examine the problems of catastrophic health care costs. Statements are included from Senators John Melcher, Quentin Burdick, Larry Pressler, John Heinz, and Pete Wilson. Prepared statements are included from Senators David Pryor and Charles…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Family Problems, Financial Problems
Taylor, Marianne, Ed.; And Others – 1996
This document presents national voluntary skill standards for direct service practitioners working with individuals with and without disabilities, called Community Support Human Service Practitioners (CSHSP). A rationale for such standards is presented. The skill standards are then presented, organized around 12 broad, functional themes of human…
Descriptors: Adults, Attendants, Caregivers, Certification
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1987
This document presents witnesses' testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the problems of Americans, mostly elderly persons, who need home health care. Opening statements are included by Senators John Melcher, John Heinz, Bill Bradley, John Chafee, Harry Reid, John Glenn, Dave Durenberger, and Quentin…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Daily Living Skills, Federal Legislation, Government Role
