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Peer reviewedLawton, M. Powell; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Conducted baseline interviews with 642 caregivers of aged Alzheimer's disease patients, then assigned one-half to formal respite care. Over 12 months, families with respite care maintained Alzheimer's patient significantly longer in community than did caregivers without respite. Respite care was ineffective for caregiver burden and mental health,…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Illness, Family Caregivers, Mental Health
