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Pietrukowicz, Mary; Johnson, Mitzi M. S. – 1989
Studies consistently have found that caregivers who use respite care are satisfied with and appreciate such care. However, preliminary evaluations of the effect of respite care on caregiver burden have had mixed, limited, and in some cases null empirical findings of program effectiveness. This study explored the relationship between caregiver…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Illness, Disabilities, Family Caregivers