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Maine's Bold Initiative: Homecare for All
1a School of Social Work , University of Maine , Orono , Maine , USA.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
|February 9, 2019
Summary
Maine's "Homecare for All" initiative aimed for universal home care and better worker conditions. Though defeated, it gained support and informs future campaigns for home care access and quality jobs.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Public Policy
- Gerontology
Background:
- Home care services are crucial for aging populations.
- Home care workers often face challenging working conditions and low wages.
- Existing systems struggle to meet the growing demand for in-home care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the "Homecare for All" ballot initiative in Maine.
- To analyze the proposal's framework for improving home care access and job quality.
- To discuss the implications for gerontological social work practice and advocacy.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a 2018 ballot initiative proposal.
- Review of campaign strategies and public support.
- Examination of policy implications for home care workers and recipients.
Main Results:
- The "Homecare for All" initiative, despite its defeat, garnered significant public support.
- The initiative highlighted key issues in home care accessibility and worker compensation.
- It established a foundation for subsequent legislative efforts.
Conclusions:
- Innovative policy proposals can mobilize public support for home care reform.
- Addressing home care worker conditions is essential for improving service quality.
- Gerontological social workers can play a vital role in advocating for such initiatives.