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The compound caregiver: a case study in multiple caregiving roles.

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FL-Florida Center for Inclusive Communities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2010

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Abstract: Many parental caregivers of an adult with intellectual/developmental disabilities often undertake the role for their entire lifetime. However, there is a lack of recognition of the increasing likelihood that they may become caregivers to their own parents or other family members. A case study highlighting this scenario is presented. Three themes emerge for these unique ?compound caregivers? that may result in adverse outcomes in well-being; reduction in social network/support, difficulty of prioritizing caregiving demands, and a reduction in stress resiliency. More research of compound caregivers is warranted. Interventions aimed at reducing the burden felt by compound caregivers could be particularly beneficial during the compound caregiving episode, and could ensure the continuance of the primary caregiving role.

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Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

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Professionals

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