A profile of Georgia caregivers to Alzheimer's disease & related disorder victims
The profile of caregivers to Alzheizner’s disease victims in Georgia was examined. The sample population consisted of 377 caregivers (20% of the registered members of the 16 Alzheimer’s Support Groups across the state). The findings revealed that, the majority of the caregivers are between the ages...
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DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center
1986
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| Online Access: | http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/749 http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2267&context=dissertations |
| Summary: | The profile of caregivers to Alzheizner’s disease victims in Georgia was examined. The sample population consisted of 377 caregivers (20% of the registered members of the 16 Alzheimer’s Support Groups across the state). The findings revealed that, the majority of the caregivers are between the ages of 45 and 74 years old, they tend to be the spouse of the victim, live on a fixed income, and is experiencing emotional, physical and financial stress. The findings were analyzed utilizing tables and percent comparisons. |
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