title: The value of peer-led support groups among caregivers of persons with Parkinson's disease.
abstract: Many persons with Parkinson's disease are cared for by family members. The strain of caregiving can negatively affect the health of the caregiver and affect long-term care decisions, making caregiver support a priority. This study highlights the importance of peer-led support groups for family caregivers of persons with Parkinson's disease.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Health Studies, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb (Drs Abendroth and Gray); and Office of Jesse S. Greenblum, MD, PA, Fernandina Beach, Florida (Dr Greenblum).
authors.forename: Maryann
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abendroth
authors.forename: Catherine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Greenblum
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gray
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D010379:Peer Group; D012657:Self-Help Groups; D012944:Social Support