Journal article
The Utilization of a Psychoeducational Group Approach for Addressing Issues of Grief and Loss in Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Program
Journal of social work in long-term care, Vol.3(2), pp.71-89
09/21/2004
DOI: 10.1300/J181v03n02_06
Abstract
The examination of grief and loss associated with caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's disease is just beginning to receive necessary empirical attention. With the increase in the number of people developing Alzheimer's disease, it is critical that social workers in aging specific agencies and in long-term care facilities identify strategies to assist caregivers with a variety of psychosocial reactions, including feelings of grief and loss. This article will present a model for a psychoeducational grief group specifically designed for caregivers of individuals with mid to late stage Alzheimer's disease. The model contains a curriculum for a 5-week group that allows caregivers to confront their personal grief and loss reactions, while also learning coping strategies. Recommendations for evaluation and replication of the group are identified.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- The Utilization of a Psychoeducational Group Approach for Addressing Issues of Grief and Loss in Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Program
- Creators
- Sara Sanders - University of IowaAnn Sharp - South Central PA Regional Office of the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of social work in long-term care, Vol.3(2), pp.71-89
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1300/J181v03n02_06
- ISSN
- 1533-2624
- eISSN
- 1533-2632
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/21/2004
- Academic Unit
- Liberal Arts and Science Admin; Social Work
- Record Identifier
- 9984307154802771
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