State Scorecard on Long-Term Services

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State Scorecard on Long-Term Services. http://www.longtermscorecard.org/A recent report entitled "Raising Expectations: State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports [LTSS] for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers" was prepared jointly by AARP, the Scan Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund. This report analyzes and scores each State's LTSS performance regarding: (1) affordability and access, (2) choice of setting and provider, (3) quality of life and care, and (4) support for family caregivers. Twenty-five criteria are used.You can download how your state scores by going to http://www.longtermscorecard.org/ Steve Gold, The Disability Odyssey continuesBack issues of other Information Bulletins are available online athttp://www.stevegoldada.com----------------------------------------------------------------

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I am not in the least bit surprised by Florida's low rating.To: Sent: Wednesday, October

12, 2011 1:27 PMSubject: State Scorecard on Long-Term Services

State Scorecard on Long-Term Services. http://www.longtermscorecard.org/A recent report entitled "Raising Expectations: State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports [LTSS] for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities, and Family Caregivers" was prepared jointly by AARP, the Scan Foundation and the Commonwealth Fund. This report analyzes and scores each State's LTSS performance regarding: (1) affordability and access, (2) choice of setting and provider, (3) quality of life and care, and (4) support for family caregivers. Twenty-five criteria are used.You can download how your state scores by going to http://www.longtermscorecard.org/ Steve Gold, The Disability Odyssey continuesBack issues of other Information Bulletins are available online athttp://www.stevegoldada.com----------------------------------------------------------------