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Direct linkKorn, Leslie; Logsdon, Rebecca G.; Polissar, Nayak L.; Gomez-Beloz, Alfredo; Waters, Tiffany; Ryser, Rudolph – Gerontologist, 2009
Purpose: Although it is widely recognized that caregivers of individuals with dementia experience elevated stress that places them at increased risk for health problems, little is known about how caregiving stress may be alleviated among underserved ethnic minority populations. The purpose of this study was to compare a complementary and…
Descriptors: American Indians, Dementia, Quality of Life, Physical Health
A Meta-Analytic Review of Interventions for Caregiver Distress: Recommendations for Future Research.
Peer reviewedKnight, Bob G.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1993
Summarizes articles from 1980 to 1990 on psychosocial interventions and respite care for caregivers. Review is limited to controlled studies that attempted to change emotional distress in caregivers. Cumulatively, studies reviewed suggest that individual psychosocial interventions and respite programs are moderately effective; psychosocial…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Family Caregivers, Intervention, Respite Care
Peer reviewedEhrlich, Phyllis; White, Judith – Gerontologist, 1991
Describes Time Off Promotes Strength (TOPS), program for caregivers of Alzheimer's victims which provides in-home and day program services. Explains that, through application of service/training model adapted from Global Deterioration Scale, TOPS maintains high quality of services with limited but highly trained professional staff. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Coping, Family Caregivers, Individual Needs
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 reviewedCaserta, Michael S.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1987
Examined the utilization patterns of caregivers (N=597) to dementia victims when services were available. Identified and examined factors influencing service utilization, including amount of burden experienced by the caregiver, the degree of involvement in the care of the patient, and the amount of resources available. Respite-oriented services…
Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Community Programs, Disabilities, Home Health Aides
