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Helping caregivers of persons with dementia: which interventions work and how large are their effects?

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Study Aim/Purpose: This meta-analysis sought to improve upon findings from extant evaluations of various interventions serving dementia caregivers by pooling the samples and analyses of intervention effects from studies that…

Family and Friends as Respite Providers

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the in-home respite experiences of caregivers using the direct pay mode of California’s Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) respite program (which…

The impact of residential respite care on the behavior of older people

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the impact of residential care on disruptive behavior displayed by older adults, particularly those with dementia.  Summary of Methods: The…

Enhancing quality of life of families who use adult day services: short- and long-term effects of the Adult Day Services Plus Program

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Study Aim/Purpose: The study’s purpose was to examine the short and long-term effects of the Adult Day Service Plus (ADS Plus) program, which integrates care management within adult day center…

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