Research on Aging, Policies, and Practice (RAPP) is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families by bridging research, policies, and practice. We focus on care and support of older adults and adults with chronic illness or disability, costs incurred by family/friend caregivers, contributions and social inclusion, and age-friendly rural communities. We consider the environments in which people live their lives, including family, work, community, and policy contexts. >>more

News

  1. Stressed female caregiver rubbing temple

    The Social and Health Consequences of Family/Friend Caregiving

    Significant gender differences found in social and health costs to family/friend caregivers.

  2. Caregiving and Work Survey for Employers

    Employers are encouraged to participate in an on-line survey about their experiences helping employees manage work and adult caregiving responsibilities.

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In the News

  1. Families face silent enemy

    Human Ecology professor Janet Fast discusses the challenges of caregiving for mentally disabled veterans in this article on military families.

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Events

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