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Project

R11: Supports for Informal and Formal Carers Caring for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Alzheimer's Disease

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2007

Contact Information:

Matthew Janicki

Project Description:

Goals: Identify the nature of challenges faced by aging carers of adults with Down syndrome (DS) with Alzheimer?s disease Validate the CAS-ID concerning time spent in caregiving and problems faced with coping with dementia care Examine the differential levels of care provided by parents of adults with DS and staff of group homes by combining the sample in this study of families with an existing sample from group homes Explore support models that can help families of persons with DS and other carers cope with dementia" http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/research11.html

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Core Function(s):

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Other

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

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