CARING FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF DEPENDENT AGING PERSONS - PROCESS ANDOUTCOME EVALUATION

Two research issues are examined with a view to establishing the viabi lity of a model for disseminating support for family caregivers of dep endent elderly persons through psychoeducation in small group settings . Continuing program effectiveness through multiple leadership is desc ribed Secondly, the improved psychological well-being of 432 caregiver participants is demonstrated in terms of their altered affect balance and levels of state anxiety. The relevance of the model to community- based age care is discussed. A coordinated and collaborative approach to research and practice is advocated.