Reimagining A Caregiver-friendly Society

Authors

Jodi L. Southerland, East Tennessee State UniversityFollow

Corresponding Author

Jodi Southerland

southerlanjl@etsu.edu

Author Affiliations

Jodi L. Southerland, DrPH, MA: Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Behavioral Health, East Tennessee State University — Johnson City TN — ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8092-7126

Author Area of Expertise

Public Health, Rural Aging, Family Caregiving

Abstract

Demographic aging is accelerating in the Appalachian Region, resulting in a growing proportion of caregivers living in areas that lack services to support their needs. Strategies are urgently needed in Appalachia to address deficiencies in the region’s long-term supports and services for older adults and their caregivers. Strengthening equitable access to care and community supports for family caregivers is a policy priority for state and community leaders in Appalachia.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0503.01

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Recommended Citation

Southerland JL. Reimagining a caregiver-friendly society. J Appalach Health 2023;5(3):1–8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0503.01