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Peer reviewedLarkin, John P.; Hopcroft, Barbara Most – Health & Social Work, 1993
Obtained data on family caregiver stress from 23 family caregivers before, during, and following respite. Findings suggest that stress was moderated by in-hospital respite program for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Although short-term benefits may be realized for caregivers, in-hospital Alzheimer's respite care may present particular risk for…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Family Caregivers, Hospitals, Patients
Peer reviewedCox, Carole; Monk, Abraham – Health & Social Work, 1993
Examined ways cultural values and norms influence experiences of Hispanic American caregivers (n=86) for relatives with Alzheimer's disease. Found depression being related to stronger adherence to norms of filial support. Factors associated with increased burden included lack of time for oneself, dependency needs of patient, and belief that one…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Cultural Influences, Depression (Psychology), Family Caregivers
Peer reviewedSanders, Sara; Adams, Kathryn Betts – Health & Social Work, 2005
The relationship between grief and depression in caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease has not been clearly defined through empirical research. This pilot study examined the relationship between these two variables and determined the strength of their relationship. A racially diverse sample of caregivers was drawn from an urban…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Social Work, Grief, Depression (Psychology)
