Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers: Effects of Adult Day Care Use

1998351 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Steven H. Zarit · Pennsylvania State University

Marlene Stephens · Kent State University

Ryan Greene · New Jersey Department of Health

Abstract

These results demonstrate that use of adult day care by caregivers of dementia patients results in lower levels of caregiving-related stress and better psychological well-being when compared to that of controls.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Volume 53B, Issue 5, pp. S267-S277

DOI: 10.1093/geronb/53b.5.s267

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