The Elderly Caregiver Caring for Adults ith Developmental Disabilities [Hardcover]

Bringing together the empirical work of researchers from a variety of disciplines, this volume provides insight into the physical, psychological and social needs of the growing number of elderly people caring for adults with developmental disabilities. Issues explored include: the needs of elderly parents caring for adult offspring with learning difficulties; changes in care-giving activities; the increasing burden of care-giving; the ordeal of planning future out-of-home placement; and the needs of care-givers of ageing adults with Down's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. A concluding chapter draws together implications for future directions in practice, policy and research.Bringing together the empirical work of researchers from a variety of disciplines, this volume provides insight into the physical, psychological and social needs of the growing number of elderly people caring for adults with developmental disabilities. Issues explored include: the needs of elderly parents caring for adult offspring with learning difficulties; changes in care-giving activities; the increasing burden of care-giving; the ordeal of planning future out-of-home placement; and the needs of care-givers of ageing adults with Down's syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. A concluding chapter draws together implications for future directions in practice, policy and research.PART ONE: REVIEW OF THE CAREGIVING LITERATURE
Family Caregivers of Aging Adults With Disabilities - Karen A Roberto
A Review of the Caregiving Literature
PART TWO: ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF OLDER CAREGIVERS
Aging Caregivers of Persons With Developmental Disabilities - Tamar Heller
Changes in Burden and Placement Desire
Older Caregivers of Family Members With Developmental Disabilities - Karen A Roberto
Changes in Roles and Perceptions
Caring for Adult Children With Mental Retardation - Ellie Brubaker and Timothy H Brubaker