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Peer reviewedGoodman, Catherine Chase; Pynoos, Jon – Gerontologist, 1988
Describes telephone network bringing family caregivers of Alzheimer's victims together over telephone in rotating pattern of twosomes. Explains how five caregiving spouses and five adult children were matched and connected over three months. Describes program's 25 telephone-accessed audiotapes that guided networks and provided information on…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Family Caregivers, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups
Peer reviewedToseland, Ronald W.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Studied effects of professionally led and peer-led family caregiver groups (N=56) on psychological functioning, informal support networks, and positive personal changes in handling of caregiver role. Found professionally led groups produced greatest psychological functioning improvement and peer-led groups produced greatest increases in informal…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Coping, Family Caregivers, Frail Elderly
Peer reviewedNovak, Mark – Gerontologist, 1987
Describes the Canadian government's New Horizons program which sponsors projects begun and run by older adults. Shows how policy can assist the evolution of seniors' activities and can help seniors play active parts in society. Discusses the cost and benefits of such a program. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
