Computational Modeling of Caregiver Stress
ascertain the different combinations of relief ( in the form of services and support ) that may contribute to a decrease in the family caregiver ’ s stress level .
A study of specialized dementia adult day services shows moderately successful results ( Logsdon , Pike , Korte , & Goehring , 2014 ) and provides some evidence for further testing of the effectiveness of such programs to address the needs of a growing population of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer ’ s disease and other dementias . As public policymakers and service providers continue to tackle the social complex issue of dementia caregiving , specialized adult day services may be a feasible alternative that is currently out of reach for many families and would be a significant and appropriate public service .
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