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Peer reviewedFriss, Lynn – Gerontologist, 1990
Profiles statewide program to support family caregivers of brain-impaired adults. Identifies major needs and problems of family caregivers and delineates service interventions to meet needs. Presents demographic data on major characteristics of over 3,000 family caregivers and cognitively impaired patients. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Family Caregivers, Neurological Impairments, Older Adults, Respite Care
Peer reviewedMontgomery, Rhonda J. V.; Borgatta, Edgar F. – Gerontologist, 1989
Studied effects of five 12-month support strategy treatments on family caregivers (N=541) of impaired elderly persons. Found caregivers of elderly persons remaining in community reported lower levels of subjective burden. Found services delayed nursing home placement by adult child caregivers but encouraged placement by spouse caregivers.…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Family Caregivers, Frail Elderly, Nursing Homes
