Abstract

This proposed study will explore the dynamics between aged (over 65), community-dwelling care receivers and their non-kin caregivers recruited from probate court, home care agencies, voluntary organizations, and """"""""unconnected"""""""" individuals in the general community (n= 40 pairs from each group).

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01NR004278-05
Application #
6126050
Study Section
Human Development and Aging Subcommittee 3 (HUD)
Program Officer
Armstrong, Nell
Project Start
1995-09-30
Project End
2001-08-31
Budget Start
1999-12-01
Budget End
2001-08-31
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$165,192
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of California San Francisco
Department
Public Health & Prev Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
094878337
City
San Francisco
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94143

  Publications

Barker, Judith C (2002) Neighbors, friends, and other nonkin caregivers of community-living dependent elders. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 57:S158-67