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Peer reviewedBerman, Stephen; And Others – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes Respite Program which provided 4 weeks inpatient care over one year to frail older veterans who lived with unpaid caregiver. Program personnel taught 850 families health care delivery skills needed to maintain a disabled person at home and how to build community support systems. Program prevented inappropriate placement by providing…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Community Services, Community Support, Disabilities
