Support, problem-solving/coping ability, and personal burden of younger and older caregivers of adults with mental retardation

By: Hayden, Mary F.
Contributor(s): Heller, Tamar.
Series: Mental Retardation 35 (5) October 1997: 364-372.Publisher: 1997Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume Subject(s): ADULTS LIVING AT HOME | CAREGIVERS | INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY | SERVICE UTILISATION | SUPPORT SERVICESSummary: Relations between service and support utilisation, problem solving, coping strategies, and level of personal burden experienced by younger and older caregivers were examined. Overall, there were no differences in the number of support services received. Results suggest that younger caregivers are more predisposed toward seeking outside help and have higher expecations of the service system. [AJ].
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Relations between service and support utilisation, problem solving, coping strategies, and level of personal burden experienced by younger and older caregivers were examined. Overall, there were no differences in the number of support services received. Results suggest that younger caregivers are more predisposed toward seeking outside help and have higher expecations of the service system. [AJ].

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