Susan Reinhard (1987-1990), Janet Hardy (1968-1972), Brian Peck (1995-1999), Darnell Lee (1992-1996), Brian McCarty (1993-1997), Nina Roeder (1972-1976)
"As technology increases and people live longer and live with more complex care needs, the family has been picking it up, not the formal health care system," said Susan Reinhard, senior vice president and director of AARP's Public Policy Institute.
Overall, about eight states are doing very well, and the rest have a long way to go, said Susan Reinhard, one of the studys authors, who is senior vice president of Public Policy at AARP. Even the top eight can do much better.
Date: Jun 19, 2014
Category: Health
Source: Google
AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care ...
"The expectation that your family is going to be there when you need them often doesn't mean they understand the full extent of what the job of caregiving will be," Susan Reinhard, a nurse who directs AARP's Public Policy Institute, said. "Your survey is pointing out a problem for not just people ap
For certain, family caregivers play an increasingly critical role today in improving the quality of life for aging relatives and help reduce the use of nursing homes and hospitals, said Susan Reinhard, senior vice president for public policy and one of the study authors.