US EditionHome care cooperatives may be key to addressing the critical shortage of caregivers for the elderly
- A study published in JAMA Network Open on April 7, 2025, examines home care cooperatives.
- Traditional home care agencies face challenges like high turnover and employee dissatisfaction, which impact care quality.
- Researchers interviewed home care workers from five cooperatives and found enhanced respect, support, and compensation.
- The study shows cooperative compensation includes wages, health benefits, and profit-sharing, promoting caregiver retention.
- Home care cooperatives can serve as a model for improving job conditions and retaining caregivers in the industry.
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Home care cooperatives may be key to addressing the critical shortage of caregivers for the elderly
Home care cooperatives may be the key to alleviating the shortage of paid caregivers for older Americans. Participants in cooperatives experienced more respect, control, job support, and compensation than their counterparts in traditional care services.
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