Walking the Line: Navigating Market and Gift Economies of Care in a Consumer‐Directed Home‐Based Care Program for Older Adults

ConclusionsGiven economic and health constraints, caregivers cannot always compensate for cuts in formal supports by providing uncompensated time and resources. Similarly, low‐income older adults are not competitive in the caregiving marketplace and, given the inadequacy of compensated hours, often depend on unpaid care. Policies that restrict formal long‐term services and supports thus leave the needs of both caregivers and consumers unmet.
Source: The Milbank Quarterly - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research