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Private Caregiver Presumption For Elder Caregivers, Raymond C. O’Brien
Private Caregiver Presumption For Elder Caregivers, Raymond C. O’Brien
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
The percentage of older Americans increases each year, with a corresponding percentage increase of those considered the older old. Many older persons will develop chronic conditions, decreasing their ability to manage the activities of daily living and requiring many to move into assisted living facilities or group homes. When surveyed, a majority of people expressed that they wish to age in their own homes, and government programs are increasingly supportive of this option. This is a viable option for many if they have the assistance of private caregivers—who provide a vast array of support services—and essential person-to-person human contact during …