Economic Impact on Caregivers of the Seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured

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Abstract:

This study estimates the economic burdens borne by the family and friends who provide non-medical care, support, and assistance to seriously wounded, ill, and injured WII service members. Caregivers of the WII face many economic challenges as a result of being a caregiver. These include making housinglocation changes, inability to meet existing financial obligations, additionalnew financial obligations, and additional childcare arrangements. Many of these challenges are a result of caregivers having to permanently or temporarily forgo earnings and benefits to be a caregiver. We estimate that about three out of every four caregivers had to quit or take time off from either work or school.

Author(s):
Christensen, Eric ; Hill, Candace ; Netzer, Pat ; Farr, Deann ; Schaefer, Elizabeth ; Mcmahon, Joyce
Author Organization(s):
CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Task no. 4749. The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white. DOI: 10.21236/ADA499838
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Approved For Public Release
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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRM-D0019966.A2
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-05-D-0500
Monitor Series:
SAF/FMI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*ECONOMIC IMPACT, *HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, ESTIMATES, WOUNDS AND INJURIES, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, HOUSING(DWELLINGS), FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, MILITARY PERSONNEL, ILLNESS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
Keyword(s):
*CAREGIVER, WOUNDED, ILL, INJURED, NON MEDICAL ATTENDANT, EARNINGS LOSSES
Report Date:
2009 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2009 Jun 24