The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences
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J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci · Nov 2009
A broader view of family caregiving: effects of caregiving and caregiver conditions on depressive symptoms, health, work, and social isolation.
Informal caregivers provide the majority of long-term care. This study examined six health and psychosocial outcomes of caregiving, in the context of multiple characteristics of the caregiving situation, in a representative, statewide sample. ⋯ Caregiving per se does not lead to symptoms of depression, poor health, or social isolation. Many caregivers do need supports in training and education, respite, and physical and mental health care. Such programs should provide outreach to caregivers facing specific stressful conditions, as not all caregivers experience negative consequences.
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J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci · Nov 2009
Family caregiver skills in medication management for hospice patients: a qualitative study to define a construct.
To propose a theoretical construct of family caregiver skills in effective medication management for home hospice patients. ⋯ The proposed construct of medication management skills in hospice will help guide future development of training interventions and clinical assessment tools.