Strain among Caregivers: A Study of Experience in the United States.

Cantor, Marjorie H.

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Publication Date: 1983

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Strain among Caregivers: A Study of Experience in the United States.

Cantor, Marjorie H.

Gerontologist, v23 n6 p597-642 Dec 1983

Reviews family support to the elderly in America. The seven articles discuss stress factors affecting caregivers, helping behavior of adult children, racial and cohort variables, the family as a support resource in nursing home care, and improving helping skills. (JAC)

Descriptors: Family Relationship, Family Role, Geriatrics, Gerontology, Helping Relationship, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Racial Factors, Social Support Groups, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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