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Information for PAS Users 
Personal Assistance Services (PAS) can be crucial to your ability to live independently. Whether you are new to PAS or have been using them for years, you may have questions or need more information.
The Center for Personal Assistance Services has gathered resources for you
to find out what you need to know about Personal Assistance Services
Training Resources
Reports and Publications
A list of publications produced by the PAS Users
project. The citations provide links to abstracts, press releases, and
either the entire publication, or information about where to obtain it.
All PAS User reports and publications
Recent additions
Newcomer, R., T. Kang, C. Graham. 2007. Outcomes in a nursing home transition case management program targeting new admissions. Gerontologist, 46: 385-390.
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Jans., L. (November, 2007). Personal Assistance Services Cooperatives: Final Report. Center for Personal Assistance Services.
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Li, L.W. and Fries, B.E. 2005. Elder Disability as an Explanation of Racial Differences in Informal Home Care. Gerontologist, 45(2): 206-215.
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Library
Important publications related to PAS Users. Abstracts and information
on how to obtain the complete publication is provided with each citation.
All PAS User publications
Recent additions:
Dulio, A., Perry, M., Claypool, H. & O’Malley, M. (2008). Consumer direction of personal assistance services programs in Medicaid: Insights from enrollees in four states. Washington, D.C.: Kaiser Family Foundation. Retrieved March 24, 2008, from: http://www.kff.org/medicaid/7756.cfm
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Claypool, H. & O’Malley, M. (2008). Consumer direction of personal assistance services programs in Medicaid: A review of four state programs. Washington, D.C.: Kaiser Family Foundation. Retrieved March 24, 2008, from: http://www.kff.org/medicaid/7757.cfm
View Abstract and Obtain Full Version Brannon, D., Barry, T., Kemper, P., Schreiner, A. & Vasey, J. (2007). Job perceptions and intent to leave among direct care workers: Evidence from the Better Jobs Better Care demonstrations. Gerontologist, 47, 6, 820-829.
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Presentations
A list of important presentations related to the PAS Users.
All PAS Users Presentations
Recent additions:
Jans, L.H., Kraus, L.E., & Stoddard, S. (2007, November 5). Personal assistance services (PAS) cooperatives: A service delivery model to benefit PAS consumers and workers.. Presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by American Public Health Association (APHA).
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Kraus, L.E., Jans, L.H., Ripple, J., & Stoddard, S. (2007, November 5). The perspectives of people with disabilities who use workplace personal assistance service. . Presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by American Public Health Association (APHA).
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Kraus, L. (2007, November 6). New promising practices in workplace personal assistance services. Presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by American Public Health Association (APHA).
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Links
The Center for PAS has assembled a list of links to organizations,
resources and information available on the web related to Workplace PAS.
All PAS User links
Recent additions: National Directory of Aging Resources
http://www.n4a.org/directoryorderform.cfm The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) publishes the National Directory of Aging Resources which provides the most complete listing available of local and state agencies on aging, as well as Native American aging programs. Direct Care Workers - Long Term Care in North Carolina
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/ltc/dircare/dcmain.htm A guide to being a direct care worker, including what services they provide, what skills are required to become one and how to find a job being a direct care worker. Family Caregiving 101
http://www.familycaregiving101.org/ Provides assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice to family care givers.
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