Potential caregivers for homebound elderly: More numerous than supposed?
The Journal of Family Practice. 2009 July;58(7):E1-E6
July 1, 2009|The Journal of Family Practice
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This study suggests that caregivers may be drawn from a broader pool than first-degree female relatives.
Americans are living longer, and many of them have chronic medical problems. An increasing percentage of these elderly will require some level of caregiving to stay in their homes. Future studies might explore in more depth caregiver motivations and caregiver transformation to gain better insight into these important issues.
Acknowledgement
Dr. Carrese received support for this project from the Robert Wood Johnson Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Program.
Correspondence
Laura A. Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Room 1B.45, Baltimore, MD 21224; lhanyok2@jhmi.edu.
