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Impacts of Marital Status and Parental Presence on the Material Hardships of Families with Children
This paper examines the types of union formation among families and their relationship to well-being.
Marriage and the Economic Well-Being of Families with Children: A Review of the Literature
This paper reviews the rich literature on this topic.
Married and Unmarried Parenthood and Economic Well-Being: A Dynamic Analysis of a Recent Cohort
This paper adds a longitudinal perspective to the analysis of marriage and economic well-being and uses several techniques to control for the selectivity into marriage.
How Do Marriage, Cohabitation, and Single Parenthood Affect the Material Hardships of Families with Children
This paper builds on the prior work by replicating and expanding the analysis of material hardship, including the role of help from family and friends.
Michigan's Transitioning Persons from Nursing Homes to Community Living Program
This paper which is one of a series of Appendices included in the demonstration's final report describes a case study of the Michigan Nursing Home Transition Demonstration program. It is based on a two-day site visit conducted in January 2001, follow-up interviews in January 2002, and written reports from the State of Michigan and the Michigan Association of Centers for Independent…
Securing the Benefits of Medical Innovation for Seniors: The Role of Prescription Drugs and Drug Coverage
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Americans are living longer and healthier lives. By the year 2030, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to double to 70 million. The life expectancy of the average American is increasing, and the rates of mortality, morbidity, and disability among Americans over age 65 have steadily decreased. In the past, aging has been associated with the development of…
Assessing the Family Circumstances of Current and Former TANF Child-Only Cases in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties: Executive Summary
by: Charles J. Lieberman, Vanessa Lindler, and Margaret OBrien-Strain Submitted to: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Submitted by: The SPHERE Institute Principal Investigator: Ursula Bischoff July 31, 2002 Grant Number 00ASPE351A
State Long-Term Care: Recent Developments and Policy Directions
Barbara Coleman, Wendy Fox-Grage and Donna Folkemer National Conference of State Legislatures This report was prepared under contract #HHS-100-97-0015 between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) and George Washington University. George Washington University.
Effects of Marriage on Family Economic Well-Being
Prepared by: Robert Lerman Urban Institute and American University This four-paper series examines the economic returns to marriage. Findings from the papers are synthesized in a Summary by Kelleen Kaye, senior analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Moving People from Welfare to Work. Lessons from the National Evaluation of Welfare-to-Work Strategies.
Submitted by: Gayle Hamilton Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation Submitted to:U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and FamiliesOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
Physical Activity Fundamental To Preventing Disease
Regular physical activity, fitness, and exercise are critically important for the health and well being of people of all ages. Research has demonstrated that virtually all individuals can benefit from regular physical activity, whether they participate in vigorous exercise or some type of moderate health-enhancing physical activity. Even among frail and very old adults, mobility and functioning…
The Effects of Congressional Proposals on Prescription Drug Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries
Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Provides discussion and estimates of several Congressional proposals on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
Charting Parenthood: A Statistical Portrait of Fathers and Mothers in America
Contents Parenting Family Formation Fertility Conclusion The great majority of Americans will become parents at some point in their lives. The statistics presented in this volume suggest that for the vast majority of parents, raising children is a central focus of their lives.
Medication Use by Medicare Beneficiaries Living in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
This report compares the medication use of Medicare beneficiaries living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Descriptions of Medicare use include mean number of drug mentions per month of stay (scheduled and PRN drugs), and prevalence and duration of therapy by major drug classes. Characteristics of institutionalized beneficiaries include demographics, income, regional residence,…
Medication Use by Medicare Beneficiaries Living in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Medication Use by Medicare Beneficiaries Living in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Becky Briesacher, Bruce Stuart and Jalpa Doshi University of Maryland, Peter Lamy Center June 5, 2002 PDF Version: http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/2002/meduse.pdf (26 PDF pages)
Effects of Congressional Proposals on Prescription Drug Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries
Provides discussion and estimates of several Congressional proposals on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
TANF Caseload Survey: Common Instrument
Based on the summary report, Survey Design for TANF Caseload Project, Summary Report and Recommendations, that reviews existing survey questions and scales focused on potential barriers to employment among TANF recipients, ASPE finalized this survey instrument, the TANF Caseload Survey, for use in the six state studies.