The effects of alternative support strategies on family caregiving

Family units (N = 541) of impaired elderly persons and caregivers were randomly assigned to a control group or one of five treatment groups eligible for a variety of respite or educational services. After 12 months of service eligibility, caregivers of elderly persons remaining in the community repo...

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Published inThe Gerontologist Vol. 29; no. 4; p. 457
Main Authors Montgomery, R J, Borgatta, E F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1989
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Caregivers - psychology
Chronic Disease - nursing
Family
Female
Home Nursing
Humans
Institutionalization
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing Homes
Respite Care
Sampling Studies
Social Support
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Summary:Family units (N = 541) of impaired elderly persons and caregivers were randomly assigned to a control group or one of five treatment groups eligible for a variety of respite or educational services. After 12 months of service eligibility, caregivers of elderly persons remaining in the community reported lower levels of subjective burden. Services appeared to delay nursing home placement among families with adult child caregivers, but encouraged placement by spouse caregivers.
ISSN:0016-9013
DOI:10.1093/geront/29.4.457