title: Caregiver burden or caregiver gain?
abstract: Many caregivers of older family members do not realize the need for respite until their own health begins to deteriorate. The mental, emotional, and physical stress of caring for a family member can seem overwhelming. Creative options for respite care are emerging, but there are barriers to effective use of these programs. This article discusses these barriers and proposes suggestions for overcoming them.
authors.forename: Jeanne M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sorrell
authors.forename: Pamela R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Cangelosi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing; D017028:Caregivers / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000191:economics; D003704:Dementia / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012144:Respite Care / Q000191:economics; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States