Older Women Caring for Disabled Spouses: A Model for Supportive Services.

Crossman, Linda; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ252031

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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Older Women Caring for Disabled Spouses: A Model for Supportive Services.

Crossman, Linda; And Others

Gerontologist, v21 n5 p464-70 Oct 1981

Examines issues and special problems of older women caring for disabled spouses. Describes a multiservice project designed to provide support and respite for this high-risk group of caregivers. Implications for policy and practice are discussed with recommendations for further study. (RC)

Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Community Involvement, Disabilities, Emotional Adjustment, Females, Older Adults, Program Descriptions, Respite Care, Self Directed Groups, Spouses

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Language: English

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