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ABUSIVE CAREGIVER [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Old Age
  • Sociology of the Family
  • Social Problems
CONT

In contrast to non-abusive caregivers, the abusive caregivers were found to have significantly more dependencies on the elderly in four areas: (1) housing; (2) household repair; (3) financial assistance; and (4) transportation.

OBS

The term "caretaker" is usually used in the sense of building superintendent. Nevertheless at least two sources, MEABU and ABUME, use it to mean "caregiver".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie de la vieillesse
  • Sociologie de la famille
  • Problèmes sociaux
DEF

[...] fournisseurs de soins qui portent atteinte au bien-être psychologique, physique ou matériel de la personne âgée.

OBS

«Fournisseur de soins» désigne les membres de la famille, les amis ou les visiteurs, de même que les professionnels, para-professionnels et les bénévoles.

Spanish

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