Journal article
Perceptions of Caregiving Role by Son's Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer's Disease: A Qualitative Study
Journal of gerontological social work, Vol.37(2), pp.61-76
09/30/2002
DOI: 10.1300/J083v37n02_06
Abstract
In this qualitative study, 18 sons were interviewed about the factors that led them to assume the role of primary caregiver for a parent with progressive memory loss, such as Alzheimer's disease, as well as the personal challenge that they experienced in this role. The analysis demonstrated that sons experience a range of emotional reactions, personal and professional conflict, as well as learn about new roles and responsibilities as they attempt to access the needed services for their parent. Clinical recommendations for geriatric social workers are discussed.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Perceptions of Caregiving Role by Son's Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer's Disease: A Qualitative Study
- Creators
- Sara Sanders - Elizabethtown CollegePeggy McFarland - Elizabethtown College
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological social work, Vol.37(2), pp.61-76
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1300/J083v37n02_06
- ISSN
- 0163-4372
- eISSN
- 1540-4048
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/30/2002
- Academic Unit
- Liberal Arts and Science Admin; Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984307148502771
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