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Peer reviewedCaserta, Michael S.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1987
Examined the utilization patterns of caregivers (N=597) to dementia victims when services were available. Identified and examined factors influencing service utilization, including amount of burden experienced by the caregiver, the degree of involvement in the care of the patient, and the amount of resources available. Respite-oriented services…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Community Programs, Disabilities, Home Health Aides
Direct linkPenning, Margaret J. – Gerontologist, 2002
Purpose: In response to concerns among policymakers and others that increases in the availability of publicly funded formal services will lead to reductions in self- and informal care, this study examines the relationship between the extent of formal in-home care received and levels of self- and informal care. Design and Methods: Two-stage least…
Descriptors: Least Squares Statistics, Older Adults, Social Services, Daily Living Skills
