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Book Review: The spectrum of family caregiving for adults and elders with chronic illness

Book Review: The spectrum of family caregiving for adults and elders with chronic illness 847091 JAGXXX10.1177/0733464819847091Journal of Applied GerontologyBook Review book-review2019 Book Review Journal of Applied Gerontology 2019, Vol. 38(9) 1342 –1345 Book Review © The Author(s) 2019 Article reuse guidelines: sagepub.com/journals-permissions journals.sagepub.com/home/jag Burgio, L. D., Gaugler, J. E., & Hilgeman, M. M. (2017). The spectrum of family caregiving for adults and elders with chronic illness. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 311 pp., $55, ISBN 9780199828036. Reviewed by: Kathy Lee , The University of Texas at Arlington, USA; Kate Chapin and Katharina Werner, University of Montana, Missoula, USA DOI: 10.1177/0733464819847091 The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders With Chronic Illness edited by Drs. Louis D. Burgio, Joseph E. Gaugler, and Michelle M. Hilgeman introduces evidence-based interventions for family caregivers who assist adults and older adults with chronic illnesses. First, this book provides comprehensive information on leading causes of disability in the United States and the impor- tant roles that family caregivers play to support those with chronic diseases. Regardless of the severity of their loved ones’ diseases and situations, family caregivers share some common struggles. However, a specific disease could determine the type of care required, which in turn influences the overall care process. This book recognizes these differences in http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Applied Gerontology SAGE

Book Review: The spectrum of family caregiving for adults and elders with chronic illness

Lee, Kathy
Journal of Applied Gerontology , Volume 38 (9): 4 – Sep 1, 2019
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847091 JAGXXX10.1177/0733464819847091Journal of Applied GerontologyBook Review book-review2019 Book Review Journal of Applied Gerontology 2019, Vol. 38(9) 1342 –1345 Book Review © The Author(s) 2019 Article reuse guidelines: sagepub.com/journals-permissions journals.sagepub.com/home/jag Burgio, L. D., Gaugler, J. E., & Hilgeman, M. M. (2017). The spectrum of family caregiving for adults and elders with chronic illness. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 311 pp., $55, ISBN 9780199828036. Reviewed by: Kathy Lee , The University of Texas at Arlington, USA; Kate Chapin and Katharina Werner, University of Montana, Missoula, USA DOI: 10.1177/0733464819847091 The Spectrum of Family Caregiving for Adults and Elders With Chronic Illness edited by Drs. Louis D. Burgio, Joseph E. Gaugler, and Michelle M. Hilgeman introduces evidence-based interventions for family caregivers who assist adults and older adults with chronic illnesses. First, this book provides comprehensive information on leading causes of disability in the United States and the impor- tant roles that family caregivers play to support those with chronic diseases. Regardless of the severity of their loved ones’ diseases and situations, family caregivers share some common struggles. However, a specific disease could determine the type of care required, which in turn influences the overall care process. This book recognizes these differences in

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