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The Circle Model--support for relatives of people with dementia.
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 1998 October
Home care for cognitively impaired elderly puts tremendous stress and burden on their families. Therefore it is important to search for effective care models in order to provide support for this group. In this study, an intervention model--the Circle Model--was developed, tested and evaluated in six places in Sweden. The model is unique in that family caregivers and volunteers were trained together in study circles. After their training, the volunteers replaced the caregivers in the homes on a regular basis, which permitted the caregivers some relief from the demands of caregiving. Interviews were conducted with the participants to gather information about their training and relief care experiences. The caregivers reported that the study circle provided opportunity to exchange experiences with other people in similar situations. They felt a spirit of community with other relatives, and were able to increase their knowledge in care providing and coping strategies. The emphasis in temporary relief care by the volunteers was placed on providing the relatives with feelings of security and relaxation. The satisfaction among the Circle Model participants was reciprocal. The volunteers also reported high satisfaction and appreciation of the knowledge which they acquired from the caregivers. The Circle Model brings new dimensions to the home care situation and should be seen as a complement to social services support.
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