Bridging the Family Care Gap

Joseph E. Gaugler, PhD is a Professor in the School of Nursing and Center on Aging at The University of Minnesota.". Dr. Gaugler's research examines the sources and effectiveness of long-term care for chronically disabled older adults. A developmental psychologist with an interdisciplinary research focus, Dr. Gaugler's interests include Alzheimer's disease and long-term care, the longitudinal ramifications of family care for disabled adults, and the effectiveness of community-based and psychosocial services for chronically ill adults and their caregiving families. Underpinning these substantive areas, Dr. Gaugler also has interests in longitudinal and mixed methods.Dr. Gaugler currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Applied Gerontology and on the editorial boards of Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences, and Psychology and Aging. He was awarded the 2003 Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Adult Development and Aging Research, the 2011 M. Powell Lawton Distinguished Contribution Award for Applied Gerontology from the American Psychological Association (Division 20: Adult Development and Aging), the 2011 Dean's Award from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, and the 2015 Gordon Streib Distinguished Academic Gerontologist Award from the Southern Gerontological Society. He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and the American Psychological Association.

"This book is useful to identify issues, resources, and solutions based on the current inconsistency in coverage for the care of family members. A key factor this book considers is nontraditional family units as diversity in families grows. The book also presents academic models for helping caregivers in different work settings and what resources may be available to support them as they bridge the gap in family care needs." --© Doody’s Review Service, 2021, Crystal L Plank, RN, BSN, RAC-CTA(MU Sinclair School of Nursing), reviewer, expert opinion

• Section I    The contexts of the family care gap1. Public health perspectives on the family care gapErin D. Bouldin, Elena M. Andresen, Valerie J. Edwards, Justin P. Kearley, Nia Reed, and Lisa C. McGuire2. Diverse, culturally rich approaches to family care in the United StatesManka J. Nkimbeng and Lauren J. Parker3. Caregiving in a rural context: Challenges and recommendationsCarrie Henning-Smith and Megan LahrSection II    Leveraging the past to inform the future4. A systematic review of interventions that reduce family/friend caregiving timeZachary G. Baker, Eric Jutkowitz, and Joseph E. Gaugler5. Recommendations for the future science of family caregiving services and supports: A synthesis of recent summits and national reportsLauren L. Mitchell and Joseph E. GauglerSection III    Getting the best evidence into the real world6. Implementing and sustaining family care programs in real-world settings: Barriers and facilitatorsNancy Hodgson and Laura N. Gitlin7. Unique models and initiatives that states are working on to “close” the family care gapChristine J. Jensen and Laura J. Bauer8. Update on the status of effective programs to help dementia family caregivers in the United States: Observations from the search for programs to include in Best Practice CaregivingKatie Maslow, David M. Bass, and Julie H. RentschSection IV    Innovative solutions9. Driving change: Advancing policies to address the escalating complexities and costs of family careLynn Friss Feinberg, Susan C. Reinhard, and Rita B. Choula10. Developing a quality home care workforce to complement family caregivers and bridge the emerging care gapRobyn Stone11. Identifying, assessing, and supporting family caregivers in health and long-term care: Current progress and future opportunitiesCatherine A. Riffin and Jennifer L. Wolff12. Technology-based solutions to address the family care gap challengeGeorge Demiris13. Leveraging volunteers to support dementia family caregivers: An innovative approach to care and supportNoelle L. Fields, Erin M. Roark, and Ling Xu14. Health information technology and family caregiving: Policy initiativesNicole RuggianoSection V    Conclusion15. Supporting family care for older adults: Building a better bridgeJoseph E. Gaugler