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The Value of Peer-Led Support Groups Among Caregivers of Persons With Parkinson's Disease

2013; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 28; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/hnp.0000000000000004

1550-5138

Maryann Abendroth, Catherine A. Greenblum, Jennifer A. Gray,

Family Caregiving in Mental Illness

Many persons with Parkinson's disease are cared for by family members. The strain of caregiving can negatively affect the health of the caregiver and affect long-term care decisions, making caregiver support a priority. This study highlights the importance of peer-led support groups for family caregivers of persons with Parkinson's disease.