The contribution of a "supportive community" program for older persons in Israel to their offspring who are primary caregivers

Ahuva Even-Zohar

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Abstract

The "supportive community" programs in Israel provide a basket of services for older persons living in their own homes. This study examined the differences between caregiver burden and quality of life of 55 offspring who were the primary caregivers of their older parents who were members of a supportive community, compared to 64 offspring whose parents were nonmembers. The findings showed that the role stress factor of caregiving burden was lower, and the psychological health domain of quality of life was higher among offspring whose parents were members of supportive communities. Some of the predictor variables of burden were income status of caregiver, sharing with others in caregiving, and membership of the parent in a supportive community. The primary predictor variable of the quality of life was caregiving burden. The practical conclusion of this study is to further develop and market supportive community programs in various communities.

Original languageEnglish
Article number914543
JournalCurrent Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Volume2015
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

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© 2015 Ahuva Even-Zohar.

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