Health Affairs March 20, 2019
If you live in the United States, chances are you know someone who is receiving or has received care at home. It could be an aging parent or grandparent who needs assistance with bathing, dressing, or preparing meals. Maybe a child with a disability in your neighborhood requires skilled nursing care. Or you may have a colleague recovering from surgery with the help of a visiting nurse who comes to the home to check vital signs and wound healing. Millions of people each year receive care from skilled professionals, unlicensed personal care attendants, and most often from unpaid family members or friends.
The sheer diversity of home care recipients, the settings in which they live, and the providers who care...
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