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Older caregivers for family members with HIV or AIDS — reasons for caring
Author(s)	Nathan L Linsk, Cynthia Cannon Poindexter
Journal title	Journal of Applied Gerontology, vol 19, no 2, June 2000
Pages	pp 181-202
Keywords	AIDS ; Parents over 60 as carers ; Women as carers ; Attitude ; Social surveys ; United States of America.
Annotation	This qualitative study explored the experiences of 19 older women from minority communities who provided care to their HIV-infected children or adult relatives. These caregivers felt that providing this care contributes significantly to their sense of identity. Most provided care, because of their sense of personal commitment to caring for the person in need, or because they felt they were the best or only available source of care. The findings reveal a previously hidden group of ageing family members who provide extensive support for people with HIV and AIDS, while paying minimal attention to their own needs. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-001108205 A
Classmark	CQTT: P6:BB: P6:SH: DP: 3F: 7T
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