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Morris, David C.; Blakely, B. E. – 1991
Within the last decade, the topic of caregiving in the United States has been recognized as a significant social problem. Not only is caregiving itself a social problem, but there are a number of closely related issues such as stress and abuse which are problems in and of themselves. This study focused on public attitudes and concerns regarding…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Caregivers, Elder Abuse, Family Caregivers
Peer reviewedBulcroft, Kris; And Others – Gerontologist, 1991
Examined demographic profiles of older wards and their guardians and adjudication process, as experienced by older persons placed in legal guardianship. Found that family members' petitions for guardianship were seldom challenged by older person and goal of most guardianship cases was to preserve older individual's estate. Suggests that state…
Descriptors: Competence, Court Litigation, Decision Making, Elder Abuse
Download full textDubin, Bettina Adelberg; And Others – 1988
The family is the primary source of support and caregiving for the frail, dependent elder, providing emotional support, logistical services, supplemental finances, and the link to the outside community for the homebound elder. The caregiving systems of 84 of Texas's Adult Protective Services' (APS) cases were examined. The definition of neglect…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Case Studies, Elder Abuse, Family Caregivers
Peer reviewedPaveza, Gregory J.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1992
Examined violence among 184 Alzheimer patients and their caregivers. Analysis of severe violence subscale of Conflict Tactics Scale indicated that 15.8 percent of patients had been violent in year since diagnosis; 5.4 percent of caregivers had been violent toward patient; and prevalence of violence was 17.4 percent. Variables most associated with…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, At Risk Persons, Depression (Psychology), Elder Abuse
Peer reviewedMyers, George C.; And Others – Ageing International, 1994
Includes "The World Ages, the Family Ages" (Myers, Agree); "Grandparents as Parents in Developing Countries" (Tout); "Grandparents as Parents: The American Experience" (Minkler); "Playing for Informal Care" (Evers, Leichsenring); "Family Care in America" (Keigher, Stone); "Concerns for Carers: Family Support in Denmark" (Leeson, Tufte);…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Elder Abuse, Family Caregivers, Family Financial Resources
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 2001
In this report of a congressional hearing, testimony includes statements and prepared statements of these four senators: John Breaux, Larry Craig, Debbie Stabenow, and Herbert Kohl. Panel I is presented by the Acting Assistant Attorney General, United States (U.S.) Department of Justice. Panel II consists of individuals representing the National…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Counseling, Elder Abuse, Family Caregivers
