Compared elders living in two types of caregiving households and explored their level of depression in each setting. Results indicated that depression level was similar for those residing with a spouse or child/grandchild as caregiver. Mitigating factors included length of time in residence and noneconomic contribution to the household. (NRB)

Using a social exchange perspective and data from a national sample of 978 spouse and child caregivers of older family members, this study assessed the association between caregiver relationship and gender and the costs and rewards of caregiving. We also evaluated whether relationship and gender moderate the effects of helpfulness on caregiver…

Discusses research and interventions related to family health care. Topics include health promotion; risk behaviors; vulnerability and illness onset; choosing health care systems; stress; caregiving and coping; family counseling; and family responses to Alzheimer's Disease, pediatric cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and obesity. (JAC)