Journal article
Availability and Acceptability of Canadian Home and Community-Based Services: Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia
Abstract
Thirty-five percent of Canadians over the age of 85 have dementia, and up to 90% of their home care is provided by family and friends. The purpose of this study was to explore the use and satisfaction with home and community-based services for persons with dementia from the perspectives of family caregivers. The study was conducted using an interpretive, descriptive, qualitative approach. Six focus groups (N = 36) and three personal interviews …
Authors
Forbes DA; Markle-Reid M; Hawranik P; Peacock S; Kingston D; Morgan D; Henderson S; Leipert B; Jansen SL
Journal
Home Health Care Services Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 2, pp. 75–99
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
June 6, 2008
DOI
10.1080/01621420802022548
ISSN
0162-1424