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Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care Volume 3, 2006 - Issue 3-4
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CAREGIVING AND CAREGIVERS

Using Focus Groups to Assess Pre— and Post-Placement Needs for Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease

Joseph A. Weber Department of Sociology, California State University, Fullerton, CA, USA
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Kim Bailey MSc Department of Sociology, California State University, Fullerton, CA, USA
Pages 21-36 | Received 01 Mar 2004, Accepted 16 Aug 2004, Published online: 16 Oct 2008

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