Rural Caregiving in the United States: Research, Practice, Policy

By Ronda C. Talley

Book Overview

Foreword by Rosslyn Carter.- Introduction.- Chapter 1. Caregiving in Rural America: A Matter of Culture; K. Chwalisz, K.C. Buckwalter, R.C. Talley.- Section I: Caregiving Populations.- Chapter 2. Family Caregiving: Implications for Rural Practice, Policy, Education, and Research; C.L. Gilliss, L.L. Davis, M.S. Harper.- Chapter 3. Elder Caregiving in Rural Communities; K.C. Buckwalter, L.L. Davis.- Chapter 4. Care for Children and Youth in Rural Areas; S.K. Walker, K.L. Reschke.- Section II: Practice and Research Issues.- Chapter 5. Addressing Disparities in Rural Health; T.M. Greer.- Chapter 6. Mental Health Concerns for Caregivers in Rural Communities; M. Morthland, F. Scogin.- Chapter 7. Research in Rural Caregiving; R.T. Goins, S.M. Spencer, J.C. Byrd.- Section III: Healthcare System Issues.- Chapter 8. Workforce Issues in Rural Caregiving; P.A. Calico.- Chapter 9. Telemedicine: The Use of Information Technology to Support Rural Caregiving; P. Yellowlees, T. Nesbitt, S. Cole.- Section IV: Assistance Strategies.- Chapter 10. Education, Training, and Support for Rural Caregivers; K. Chwalisz, S.M.C. Dollinger, E.O. Zerth, V.L. Tamkin.- Chapter 11. Strategies to Support Rural Caregivers; C.S. Wilkin, B.M. Stanback.- Chapter 12. State Responsibilities to Support Rural Caregivers; M. Greene, M.M. Perkins, K. Scott, C. Burt.- Chapter 13. Rural Caregiving: A Quilt of Many Different Colors; R.C. Talley, K.Chwalisz, K.C. Buckwalter.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461403014
• ISBN13: 9781461403012
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"