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The problem of generalizing about community care of dementia sufferers
Author(s)Janet Askham
Journal titleJournal of Aging Studies, vol 5, no 2, Summer 1991
Pagespp 137-146
KeywordsDementia ; Informal care ; The Family ; Community care.
AnnotationWith reference to dementia sufferers, this article explores the concepts of 'community', 'care', 'carer', and 'dementia sufferer'. Problems of stereotyping and labelling are examined, and it is argued that it is essential to be aware of the complexity and variability of need and circumstances.
Accession NumberCPA-910902003 A
ClassmarkEA: P6: SJ: PA

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