Lives on hold: evaluation of a caregiver's support program.
Evaluation research of a caregiver community-based support program is described. Initially, caregiver-participants characterized their lives as being "on hold." They were overwhelmed, isolated, and lacking time for a personal life. Socialization activities and learning to care for themselves were the most powerful and helpful aspects of the program. Suggestions are made for developing a caregivers' support program within a home healthcare agency.
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University of San Diego, California, USA. dkleffel@aol.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D015141:Los Angeles; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012144:Respite Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012657:Self-Help Groups / Q000458:organization & administration*