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| Implications of differential impacts of care-giving for future research on Alzheimer care | | Author(s) | R J V Montgomery, K N Williams |
| Journal title | Aging & Mental Health, vol 5, supplement 1, May 2001 |
| Pages | pp S23-S34 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Family care ; Research Reviews ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | As primary caregivers for the millions afflicted with Alzheimer's disease (AD), family members have been the focus of research. Differences in care patterns and deleterious effects of care provision have been clearly established. However, similar demands and hardships associated with caregiving result in different consequences for different families. A greater understanding of the caregiving context and its determinants will enhance knowledge of the differential impacts of caregiving. The most critical determinant of caregiving context is the role relationship between the caregiver and the care recipient. Future research must consider: what care is provided, by whom, and in what manner; the interface between the family and other social institutions; and alternative long-term care policy options. Evidence calls into question the equity, quality and capacity of the current system of care, which assumes that family care is best. Indeed, families and patients would also benefit from studies that assess strategies to ensure an adequate number of qualified formal caregivers. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-010703205 A |
| Classmark | EA: P6:SJ: 3A:6KC: 7T |
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