Burden among White and Black caregivers to elderly adults

Article Abstract:

Linear regression analyses of 159 Black and 1,069 White caregivers, supplemented by data from National Long-term Care Survey, reveals that the White caregivers report more burden due to caregiving than the Blacks. The needs of the caretaker, time spent in caregiving, activities of daily living and caregiver demographics are the main factors contributing to burden among the Whites. Affected cognition, caregiving activities and bad quality of perceived health influence the burden felt by Black caregivers.

Influence, Race

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Advancing caregiver research: weighing efficacy and feasibility of interventions

Article Abstract:

Research work on caregiving issues involves the use of cross-sectional information to reveal the prevalence of family members as caregivers. The research also includes differences among cultural groups and family members regarding the pattern of care provided and the resulting outcome. The documentation in caregiving contexts tends to hide the regularity of patterns ordinating in the literature. The requirements of caregivers are affected by gender, generation, culture, and family histories.

Research, Gerontology

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Spillover between daughters' roles as caregiver and wife: interference or enhancement?

Article Abstract:

A detailed study of the part played by daughters as caregivers and wives indicates the effect of the 'spillover' on their well-being. Both positive and negative spillover effects influence depression, martial satisfaction and other such psychological aspects. There is a more negative spillover from the role of a caregiver to the role of a wife, as revealed by the caregivers. On the contrary, husbands report a more positive spillover.

Married women, Daughters

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