Journal article
A historical lookback to the present of policies supporting family caregivers: some progress, urgent action needed
The Public policy and aging report, prag003
15 Apr 2026
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Abstract
Families have always been and continue to be the primary providers of long-term care to older adults in the United States. As caregiving is regarded as a normative role and the singular responsibility of families, it has commanded significant national attention in only the past 10 years (Gitlin & Hodgson, in press). The growing public health concern for family caregivers represents a historical and cultural shift—from viewing caregiving as a personal, private obligation to recognizing that societal action is necessary.
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- Title
- A historical lookback to the present of policies supporting family caregivers: some progress, urgent action needed
- Creators
- Laura N Gitlin (Corresponding Author) - Drexel UniversityNancy A Hodgson - Neurobehavioral Systems
- Publication Details
- The Public policy and aging report, prag003
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Other Identifier
- 991022176577204721