Study finds that caring for an elderly, sick spouse sometimes has positive elements

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 07:20 in Psychology & Sociology

Although long-term care of sick or disabled loved ones is widely recognised as a threat to the caregiver's health and quality of life, a new study led by University at Buffalo psychologist Michael Poulin, PhD, finds that in some contexts, helping valued loved ones may promote the well being of helpers...

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