title: Needs of the family caregivers of frail elderly.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine the needs of family caregivers of frail elderly. Forty-one caregivers were interviewed. More than two-thirds of the caregivers were spouses and about 85% of them had health problems which affected their caregiving. Ninety-eight percent of the caregivers were living with the care recipients and the cumulative stress from their continual involvement had affected their lifestyle. Also more than 58% felt that the care recipients needed more care than they could provide. More than 68% of the caregivers were seniors. Differential planning based on each of the caregivers' needs can maximize the care they provide.
authors.affiliation: University of Windsor, School of Nursing, Ontario.
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Berry
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support