An examination of pet ownership among elderly caregivers and how it contributes to their well-being
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| Category | Theses |
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| Abstract |
As the older population increases, there is a need for increased support for caregivers most of them older themselves. Owning a pet may providesome of this support. This study looked at caregivers age 55 and older of brain-impaired adults and examined whether or not the social support provided by pets during the caregiving time contributes to their well-being. |
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Purdue University |
| Date | 2002 |
| Pages | 85 |
| Department | School of Social Work |
| Degree | Master of Social Work |
| URL | https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2063/ |
| Language | English |
| University | California State University - San Bernadino |
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