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Alzheimer's Disease in society: caring for the carers
- Author:
- NEWMAN Hazel
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 2(4), November 1993, pp.27-32.
Gives a brief description of dementia, the impact it has on carers and explores how a supportive network can help carers through their tasks.
Deprivation and dementia
- Author:
- ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Disease Society
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 32p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
A study of deprivation amongst elderly mentally infirm people and their carers.
The creative use of groups with Alzheimer's patients
- Authors:
- GLADSTEIN Muriel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work with Groups, 16(4), 1993, pp.109-124.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Describes a project sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health in the USA. The purpose of the work was to demonstrate that group work services could enhance the quality of life of Alzheimer's patients. A chart outlining a prototype for this work is presented, which is applicable to work with patients with dementias other than Alzheimer's. Describes the patients serviced, the staffing of the program and the systems whose philosophy and structures supported the work that was done.
The interface of burden and level of task performance in caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease Patients: an examination of clinical profiles
- Authors:
- CAIRL Richard E., KOSBERG Jordan I.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 19(3/4), 1993, pp.133-151.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Examines four distinct clinical profiles of caregivers of Alzheimer's Disease patients. The four groups were empirically derived relative to their respective levels of burden and task performance. Each of the four groups are uniquely distinguished by a set of caregiver background, caregiver status, and patient status comparative factors. The implications of the determined heterogeneity of the four groups are discussed with direct reference to future policy/programme issues and research issues.
An intervention that delays institutionalization of Alzheimer's Disease patients: treatment of spouse-caregivers
- Authors:
- MITTELMAN Mary S., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 33(6), December 1993, pp.730-740.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports on an American study which found that individual and family counselling, support group participation, and ad hoc consultation, had a major impact on the need for institutional placement.
Spiritual needs of people with dementia
- Editors:
- SHAMY Eileen., HARRISON Avril
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
This report, edited from transcripts of two seminars led by a Methodist Minister from New Zealand with a pastoral ministry to people with dementia, begins to address the neglected area of their spiritual needs.
The elderly caregiver: caring for adults with developmental disabilities
- Editor:
- ROBERTO Karen
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 240p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury Park, CA
Addresses issues and concerns relating to older people who are carers of people with learning difficulties. Brings together empirical research from a variety of disciplines and looks at service needs. Includes a chapter on empowering older care givers.
The forgotten aged: ethnic, psychiatric and societal minorities
- Editor:
- BRINK T.L.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 116p.,diags.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
Collection of papers.