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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 reviewedLarkin, John P.; Hopcroft, Barbara Most – Health & Social Work, 1993
Obtained data on family caregiver stress from 23 family caregivers before, during, and following respite. Findings suggest that stress was moderated by in-hospital respite program for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Although short-term benefits may be realized for caregivers, in-hospital Alzheimer's respite care may present particular risk for…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Family Caregivers, Hospitals, Patients
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
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
