 | United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging - 1988 - 148 pages
...caregivers themselves have long known that family members who take care of chronically ill, developmental^ disabled, or physically handicapped relatives need...continue to provide giving care for a longer period of time. 1 2 In an East Bay Respite Care Survey, prepared for The Alameda County Respite Care Community... | |
 | United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging - 1988 - 150 pages
...programs: i ) Most Americans regard the care of their infirm aged relatives as a family responsibility. ln fact, 80% of the care provided to chronically ill...continue to provide giving care for a longer period of time.i2 ln an East Bay Respite Care Survey, prepared for The Alameda County Respite Care Community... | |
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In fact, 80% of the care provided to chronically ill or mentally impaired older people living at home is provided by family members - - usually spouses or daughters. 2) The evidence suggests that families do better in the provision of this care if they... 