Systematic review of respite care in the frail elderly

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Study Aim/Purpose: This article provides a systematic review of published studies up through 2008. The review includes quantitative studies on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of respite on the well-being of…

Examination of a psychoeducational intervention and a respite grant in relieving psychosocial stressors associated with being an Alzheimer’s caregiver

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine whether and how receipt of a psychoeducational training program called the Savvy Caregiver Program (SCP), receipt of a respite voucher-type…

Examining What Caregivers Do During Respite Time to Make Respite More Effective

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Study Aim/Purpose: The study described and analyzed consistency between family caregivers’ desired and actual use of their time while their relatives were receiving adult day services. The study then sought…

How is taking care of caregivers of children with disabilities related to academic achievement?

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Study Aim/Purpose: This article summarizes re 38: 91102. search conducted using longitudinal national survey data to examine the association between receipt of respite care and academic achievement of children with…