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- Title
When Spouses Become Caregivers: Counseling Implications for Younger Couples.
- Authors
Gordon, Phyllis A.; Perrone, Kristin M.
- Abstract
Chronic illness impacts all members of the family particularly when the person with the illness requires caregiving assistance. Although caregiver research has focused previously on older adults, the emphasis of this literature review is on younger and middle-aged individuals in caregiver marriages. For this population, the number of roles that need to be balanced within the relationship (e.g., career person, parent, spouse) may exacerbate caregiver burden. The caregiver role makes additional demands on time and energy, which can lead to role strain. This article examines role construction for younger spouses who become caregivers, the impact on marital relationships, and counselor strategies for assisting families coping with chronic illness.
- Publication
Journal of Rehabilitation, 2004, Vol 70, Issue 2, p27
- ISSN
0022-4154
- Publication type
Academic Journal