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"Social service programs located in the community should increase the hours in which they are available to family members and elders so that later life families can more effectively become involved with formal services in the provision of care." (Neal, Ingersoll-Dayton, and Starrels 196)

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BRUBAKER, ELLIE, et al. "Caregiving." International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, edited by James J. Ponzetti, 2nd ed., vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2003, pp. 192-205. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3406900062/GVRL?u=lincclin_tcc&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=a3137958. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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“Parents of chronically ill and/or disabled children often experience shame and guilt, and these feelings are exacerbated if they feel responsible for the condition. Their emotional distress is often manifested as feelings of extreme vulnerability, helplessness, and uncertainty over the future” (Cohen 1993)

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HILL, SHIRLEY A. "Chronic Illness." International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, edited by James J. Ponzetti, 2nd ed., vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2003, pp. 293-305. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3406900077/GVRL?u=lincclin_tcc&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=6dc148c8. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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"adopting a caregiving role often leads to significant psychosocial challenges, especially in intensive caregiving situations. However, it also uncovers potential positive influences on eudaimonic aspects of well-being. Future research should explore underlying explanatory mechanisms, to inform strategies that enhance caregivers' well-being"

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Methi, Fredrik, et al. "The double-edged sword of becoming a caregiver: dynamic impact on four dimensions of well-being in Norway." BMC Psychology, vol. 12, no. 1, 4 Mar. 2024. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40359-024-01623-x. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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In an article written for practitioners providing formal care to elderly clients and their family caregivers Judy M. Zarit (1999) states, "the nature of family caregiving is so diverse that it lends itself to endless variation, and it takes practice and skill to come up with solutions that speak to the obvious demands of problems while simultaneously addressing the underlying family dynamics . . ." (p. 430).

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BRUBAKER, ELLIE, et al. "Caregiving." International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, edited by James J. Ponzetti, 2nd ed., vol. 1, Macmillan Reference USA, 2003, pp. 192-205. Gale eBooks, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3406900062/GVRL?u=lincclin_tcc&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=a3137958. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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"Of the family members providing care, in the United States over 5.4 million are young people (<18 years of age) and they are the caregivers receiving the least support overall."

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Njelesani, Janet, et al. "Adapting an intervention to support young caregivers of cancer survivors: A study protocol." PLoS ONE, vol. 18, no. 4, 27 Apr. 2023, p. e0284896. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0284896. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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"It gives their carers a break - the service helps them keep the person they are caring for at home longer. It helps them look after themselves," says Ms Roberts.

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"Respite service cares for the carers." Age [Melbourne, Australia], 10 Nov. 2007, p. 35. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A280762938/OVIC?u=lincclin_tcc&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=b1a43487. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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Caregiving requires immense dedication, but the mental and physical toll it takes on caregivers can be devastating without adequate resources and support.

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Familial caregivers devote their time and energy to their loved ones, but the constant demands of caregiving can lead to severe exhaustion, stress, and burnout. We need more solutions to help them meet the demands of caregiving.

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Why are care breaks and community social service programs important? Despite their selfless efforts, caregivers frequently face overwhelming stress, financial struggles, and deteriorating health, highlighting the urgent need for better support systems.