Campaign for Oregon’s Seniors and People with Disabilities

This AARP Public Policy Institute research paper examines the extent to which states have balanced the delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care (LTC) services and supports to people in their homes (or in more home-like settings in their communities) and in institutions.

The contributions of America’s family caregivers, along with many friends and neighbors, often go unrecognized in public policy discussions about the financing and costs of health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS). Yet these unpaid caregivers provide by far the majority of long-term services and supports received by persons with disabilities of all ages.  This research report from the AARP Public Policy Institute takes an in-depth look at the often overlooked value of family caregivers in the United States.

This report from October 2007 shares the findings from a telephone survey of women 45+ with at least one living parent to determine if women are having conversations with their parents about independent living.

This 2006 study by the AARP Public Policy Institute found that most Americans know less than they think they do about long-term care.   This fact sheet highlights the study’s findings and identifies learning opportunities around the issue of long-term care.

AARP and Roper Public Affairs & Media Group “Beyond 50.05” survey (May 2005)

GAO report from a study of three states’ experiences - Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin - in expanding government-funded home and community-based services.