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Peer reviewedGoodman, Catherine Chase; Pynoos, Jon – Gerontologist, 1988
Describes telephone network bringing family caregivers of Alzheimer's victims together over telephone in rotating pattern of twosomes. Explains how five caregiving spouses and five adult children were matched and connected over three months. Describes program's 25 telephone-accessed audiotapes that guided networks and provided information on…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Family Caregivers, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups
