"This 'family Setting' is Not That Anymore": Rewards and Challenges of Adult Foster Home Owners

Authors

Sheryl Elliott, Portland State UniversityFollow
Sarah Dys, Portland State UniversityFollow
Paula C. Carder, Portland State UniversityFollow
Jaclyn Winfree, Portland State UniversityFollow

Published In

Journal of Aging & Social Policy

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

5-13-2021

Abstract

Small residential care settings for older adults and people with disabilities are found throughout the United States. Those with fewer than 25 residents account for half of residential care settings. Adult foster homes (AFH) are under-studied although they provide personal and health-related services to residents, including people with Alzheimer's disease. This qualitative study collected data from 726 AFH owners over four years. Results provide a contemporary perspective on owners' experience of the rewards and challenges of operating a small home. These results are relevant since many residents prefer small settings, and because federal regulatory changes affect AFH policies and practices.

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© 2021 Taylor & Francis

Locate the Document

https://doi.org/10.1080/08959420.2021.1926204

DOI

10.1080/08959420.2021.1926204

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35714

Citation Details

Sheryl Elliott, Sarah Dys, Paula C. Carder & Jaclyn Winfree (2021) “This ‘Family Setting’ Is Not that Anymore”: Rewards and Challenges of Adult Foster Home Owners, Journal of Aging & Social Policy, DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2021.1926204