Direct linkERIC Number: EJ865716
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1524-6817
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Family Caregivers: Psychosocial Impacts and Clinical Needs
Daire, Andrew P.; Torres, Jennifer; Edwards, Nivischi N.
ADULTSPAN Journal, v8 n2 p67-80 Fall 2009
The authors describe how 3 groups of family caregivers (spouses, daughters, and sons) are affected by the caregiving role. In addition, clinical considerations and interventions for mental health professionals working with these different groups of family caregivers are discussed. A clinical case example is also presented. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Daughters, Mental Health Workers, Caregivers, Caregiver Role, Stress Variables, Intervention, Mental Health, Caregiver Attitudes, Sons, Spouses, Aging (Individuals), Dementia, Burnout, Social Attitudes, Family Programs, Social Support Groups, Individual Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Respite Care, Cultural Relevance
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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