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Peer reviewedMiller, Dulcy B.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1986
Evaluates two respite programs which offer families temporary relief from caring for elderly relatives: an institutional program for those needing constant nursing attention, and a residential plan for those requiring housekeeping and companion services. Benefits for clients, family, and community appear to be indisputable. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Family Life, Family Programs, Nursing Homes, Older Adults
Eddowes, Jeannette Rickner – 1988
The New Jersey State Department of Health, Gerontology Program, awarded grants to 32 adult day care centers statewide for the provision of specialized service for victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers. The primary goals of the programs were to reduce caregiver burden through providing social supports and to…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Behavior Problems, Family Caregivers, Mental Disorders
