Research Investigator at the Survey Research Center at the Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan
Dr. Patterson’s research addresses whether and how social norms and family composition influence caregiving behaviors for family members. She studies the role of shifting family composition among older adults, such as increasing complexity and kinlessness. She also has a line of work on attitudes about caregiving for older adults. Dr. Patterson is currently completing both demographic and focus group studies regarding family and other unpaid care for older adults with dementia with National Institute on Aging funding. She’s also experienced in knowledge translation and dissemination activities relating to data and research.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes a caregiver tax credit − an idea many Americans support
Mar 06, 2024 23:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
People caring for elderly or disabled relatives need a break and, in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a proposal to give them one. Whitmers recently proposed $5,000 tax credit, the Caring for MI Family Tax Credit,...
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