Patterns of Participation in Support Groups for Dementia Caregivers

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Anecdotal evidence suggests that inconsistent particiation in support groups for dementia caregivers negatively affects both the continuing attenders and the brief attenders; however, prior research has not directly evaluated patterns of support group participation. Sixty-nine caregivers of relatives with dementia participated in the present study. Forty-three subjects were current members of a support group, while the remaining 26 were former members who attended fewer than six sessions. Continuing attenders were more likely to be primary care providers, to be more similar to other group members, and to report greater burden and less family support than the brief attenders.

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