ANNOTATED REFERENCES
Annotated References
Kietzman, K. G., Durazo, E. M., Torres, J. M., Choi, A. S., & Wallace, S. P. (2011). Health Policy Brief.
Using the argument by Kietzman et al. (2011), they argue on the challenges being faced by older Californians with disabilities. The latter depend on fragile arrangements of paid public programs and unpaid help to live safely and independently at home. The main disadvantage being discussed on the issue of taking care of the old and vulnerable is the shrink in public support. Therefore, the lack of sufficient funds to support the vulnerable is considered as the main factor that has led to the decline of the health status of older people. Kietzman et al. (2011) suggest the need to strengthen the existing components of a supportive network of care for Californians with disabilities. Hence, improving the efficiency and efficacy of the current system of supports.
Barrett, G. J., & Blackburn, M. L. (2010) The need for caregiver training is increasing as California ages Journal Issue. California Agriculture, 64, 4.
According to research done by Barrett and Blackburn (2010), the results showed that there was an increase in caseload and cost for indigent in-home care in California. Using their argument, the main disadvantage of IHSS is that their caregivers and family caregivers have little or no training. Therefore, raising issues about the quality of care the old and disabled receive. Since there is a need to protect the health and the wellbeing of caregivers and the vulnerable, their suggestion is the need for Cooperative Extension to come with a curriculum for training the caregivers. In doing so, the old and disabled will be able to enjoy high-quality caregiving and increasing the competency of caregivers.
Howes, C. (2014). FOUR Living Wages and Home Care. When Mandates Work: Raising Labor Standards at the Local Level, 97.
Basing on the argument by Howes (2014), the main disadvantage that caregivers face is that the labor laws do not protect them. Howes discusses the effects of living wages and employer-provided health insurance on job quality and workforce attachment. Moreover, Howes (2014) argues how independent providers are covered by neither by the national labor relations act nor by state public employment law. Howes further outlines the studies that show home care workers in San Francisco, and California demonstrates that there is a possibility for turnover rates to be reduced with higher wages and benefits. The advantage that the IHSS program has is that they get support from Medicaid programs, the federal government, and the state. Therefore, enhancing efficiency in caregiving.
Hollister, B., Graham, C., Harrington, C., Wong, A., O’Shea, L., Kurtovich, E., & Liu, P. J. (2016). Cal MediConnect: How Have Health Systems Responded.
According to Hollister et al. (2016), seniors and adults with significant disabilities in the united states are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. The existence of these organizations is essential and advantageous in making sure that people with the lowest incomes and those who are vulnerable are protected. The organizations have been essential in making sure that there are enough funds that can supplement the needs of older people and the disabled—hence leading to them having the needed care and also protected from unforeseen illness. Moreover, Hollister et al. (2016) argue that CMC beneficiaries have all Medicare and Medicaid services coordinated through one CMC plan and integrated under one payment system. That helps in creating efficiency in payment rollout and also key to accountability.
Kietzman, K. G., Benjamin, A. E., & Matthias, R. E. (2013). Whose choice? Self-determination and the motivations of paid family and friend caregivers. Journal of Comparative Family Studies, 44(4), 519-540.
According to Kietzman et al. (2013) argument, the existence of self-determination of a caregiver is advantageous to the old and people with disabilities. Moreover, their findings indicated that related caregivers are well-positioned to provide culturally appropriate care that is responsive to both care recipient and caregiver preferences. Moreover, the perception of choice in assuming a paid caregiver role has implications for caregiver wellbeing. Therefore, the preference of a family caregiver who understands the person under care well compared to an unknown caregiver. Moreover, it is noted from their research that the availability of public payment was helpful to many; most caregivers describe motives unrelated to financial reward. Their study also indicated that caregiver perception of choice is rooted in a wide array of cultural and gender norms and is quite variable, both within and across cases.