The physical health dilemmas facing custodial grandparent caregivers: Policy considerations

The physical health dilemmas facing custodial grandparent caregivers: Policy considerations

Objective: This study sought to determine what impact the task of raising grandchildren is having on custodial grandparents’ physical health. Design and Methods: Thematic analysis was conducted on interview data collected from 49 custodial grandparents. Results: The task of raising grandchildren on...

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Main Authors: Myra F. Taylor, Ruth Marquis, David A. Coall, Rachel Batten, Jenni Werner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Cogent Medicine
Subjects:
physical health
custodial grandparents
respite care barriers
caregiver role strain
policy considerations
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1292594

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