Predictors of institutionalization among Alzheimer disease victims with caregiving spouses

• Published in: Journal of gerontology (Kirkwood) Vol. 45; no. 6; p. S259
• Main Authors: Pruchno, R A, Michaels, J E, Potashnik, S L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.1990
• Subjects: Aged; Alzheimer Disease; Attitude; Female; Home Nursing; Humans; Institutionalization; Male; Marriage; Probability; Socioeconomic Factors; Stress, Psychological

A theoretical model predicting "desire to institutionalize" and actual institutionalization was developed and tested on a sample of 220 persons caring for a demented spouse. Significant predictors of "desire to institutionalize" include age and education of caregiver, spouse'...