Poster Session  |   November 2018
Understanding the Needs of Unpaid Caregivers
Laura A. Grimm, MS, OTR/L; Arlene A. Schmid, PhD
Author Affiliations
  • Colorado State University
Article Information
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia / Geriatrics/Productive Aging / Health and Wellness / Neurologic Conditions / Parkinson's Disease / Stroke / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   November 2018
Understanding the Needs of Unpaid Caregivers
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211505151p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO7015
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211505151p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-PO7015
Abstract

Date Presented 4/21/2018

People who provide unpaid care have unique needs. We designed a survey to understand those needs in order to inform future intervention programs. To refine the survey, we completed a 1-hour focus group with four caregivers to further glean their needs before survey dissemination.

Primary Author and Speaker: Laura A. Grimm

Additional Authors and Speakers: Arlene A. Schmid

Contributing Authors: Christine Fruhauf