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Peer reviewedMcGrowder-Lin, Rachel; Bhatt, Ashok – Gerontologist, 1988
Describes Wanderer's Lounge, program developed by one nursing home to provide activities to benefit Alzheimer's victims and at the same time provide respite for more alert residents and staff on their units. The program and its benefits are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Disorders, Nursing Homes
Peer reviewedLawton, M. Powell; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Conducted baseline interviews with 642 caregivers of aged Alzheimer's disease patients, then assigned one-half to formal respite care. Over 12 months, families with respite care maintained Alzheimer's patient significantly longer in community than did caregivers without respite. Respite care was ineffective for caregiver burden and mental health,…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Illness, Family Caregivers, Mental Health
