Caregiver comorbidity and the ability to manage stress

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 42, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 41-58

  Parrish, Monique M ^a   Adams, Sara ^a  

^a Family Caregiver Alliance   (United States)

Author keywords

Caregiver; Comorbidity; Depression; Support; Training

Indexed keywords

EID: 34248609037     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v42n01_04     Document Type: Article

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