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Intervening to reduce distress in caregivers of impaired elderly people: a preliminary evaluation
- Authors:
- HARPER David J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 8(2), February 1993, pp.139-145.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Preliminary results from a longitudinal study of distress in carers receiving home care support has indicated that simplistic models of stress and coping need to be replaced by research which considers diversity in caregiver distress and the subtle changes in distress over time.
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.
Does social support alleviate the depression of caregivers of dementia patients?
- Authors:
- HANNAPPEL Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 20(1/2), 1993, pp.35-51.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Presents results from a study which tested a model predicting depression of caregivers of dementia patients. Consistent with previous research, the patient's level of impairment, the relationship of the caregiver to the patients, and the duration of caregiving had an impact on caregiver depression. The caregiver's appraisal of the degree of upset caused by the patient's level of impairment proved to be the most important variable in predicting caregiver depression. Social support variables were somewhat related to caregiver depression, but in a manner contrary to what was predicted - caregivers who received the most support were the most depressed.
Family care of the older elderly: the Netherlands
- Author:
- STEENVOORDEN M
- Publisher:
- European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 151p., tables, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Dublin
Describes the situation of older people and their carers in the Netherlands, and presents some ideas on possible ways of improving the situation of family carers. Looks at socio-demographic data, family structure and looks at the carers themselves and the services available to them. Also looks at three case studies which provide support to the home carer.
Stress and stress management: video directory
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH MEDIA COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Media Council
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Adult protective services: research and practice
- Editors:
- BYERS Bryan, HENDRICKS James E.
- Publisher:
- Charles C. Thomas
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 262p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Springfield, IL
Compendium of applied research into the application of adult protective service laws in the United States, designed to combat elder abuse and adult abuse and neglect. Paper 1 introduces adult protective services. Also includes papers on: adult and elder abuse; legal issues; adult protective services and the criminal justice system; and staff burnout in adult protective service work.