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Journal of Aging & Social Policy Volume 32, 2020 - Issue 4-5: Older Adults and COVID-19: Implications for Aging Policy and Practice
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Families and Caregivers of Older Adults

The Demographics and Economics of Direct Care Staff Highlight Their Vulnerabilities Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Beth Almeidaa Principal, Cove Research, Beverly, MA, USA
, M.A.,
Marc A. Cohenb Department of Gerontology, Professor and Co-Director, LeadingAge LTSS Center, McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA;c Research Director, Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation, Community Catalyst, Boston, MA, USA
, Ph.D.,
Robyn I. Stoned Department of Gerontology, Senior Vice President for Research, LeadingAge, Washington, DC, USA;e Co-Director, LeadingAge LTSS Center, Washington, DC, USA
, Dr.PH &
Christian E. Wellerf Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, Professor, Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA;g Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, Ph.D.
Pages 403-409 | Received 03 Apr 2020, Accepted 03 Apr 2020, Published online: 08 Jun 2020

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