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Peer reviewedAranda, Maria P.; Villa, Valentine M.; Trejo, Laura; Ramirez, Rosa; Ranney, Martha – Social Work, 2003
Describes the El Portal Latino Alzheimer's Project--a dementia-specific outreach and services program targeting Latino caregivers in the Los Angeles area. Results of an evaluation of service utilization indicate a reduction in barriers to care and an increase in services utilization. Implications for social work practice are discussed. (Contains…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Community Programs, Latin Americans
Peer reviewedCox, Carole – Social Work, 1995
Using a conceptual stress development model that treats informal supports and competency as potential mediators, examined outcomes of caregiving in samples of black and white caregivers. A perceived lack of informal supports and a sense of incompetency exacerbated stress among black caregivers but had no effects among the white caregivers. (RJM)
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Blacks, Caregiver Attitudes, Caregiver Role
