Participants' Evaluation of Educational/Support Groups for Families of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias.

Glosser, Guila; Wexler, Debra

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Publication Date: 1985

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Participants' Evaluation of Educational/Support Groups for Families of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias.

Glosser, Guila; Wexler, Debra

Gerontologist, v25 n3 p232-36 Jun 1985

Participants (N=54) of seven eight-week educational/support groups for relatives of patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias evaluated the helpfulness of their group experience. The supportive aspects of the group and the information provided about medical and behavioral management of the patient were most highly rated. (Author/NRB)

Descriptors: Family (Sociological Unit), Group Experience, Group Instruction, Helping Relationship, Participant Satisfaction, Patients, Social Support Groups

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Language: English

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