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Why do some caregivers of disabled and frail elderly quit?

Authors :
Boaz, Rachel F.
Muller, Charlotte F.
Source :
Health Care Financing Review. Winter 1991, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p41, 7 p.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

In this study, the authors examine the extent to which the characteristics of caregivers or recipients determine the probability that caregivers stop being caregivers. We find that caregivers' characteristics such as working outside their homes, raising children, or having their own health problems do not increase this probability. Nor does the emotional distress of caregiving increase the probability of quitting. However, caregivers are more likely to quit when recipients have six to seven disabilities in activities of daily living and need help on demand around the clock. This study also determines that assistive equipment, home modifications, and attendance at senior centers do not reduce the probability that caregivers quit.<br />Introduction The rapid growth in the number of very old Americans has increased the number of elderly depending on others for the basic daily activities of personal care and household [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01958631
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Health Care Financing Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.12160555