Time for Living and Caring: An Intervention to Make Respite More Effective for Caregivers

This article presents the rationale for and description of a promising intervention, Time for Living and Caring (TLC), designed to enhance the effectiveness of respite services for family caregivers. It is guided by the theoretical principles of the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) mod...

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Published in:International journal of aging & human development 2014-09, Vol.79 (2), p.157-178
Main Authors: Lund, Dale A., Utz, Rebecca L., Caserta, Michael S., Wright, Scott D., Llanque, Sarah M., Lindfelt, Chris, Shon, Herb, Whitlatch, Carol J., Montoro-Rodriguez, Julian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Caregivers - psychology
Caregivers - supply & distribution
Cost of Illness
Female
Forecasting
Goals
Health Services Needs and Demand - trends
Humans
Individuality
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Object Attachment
Personal Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Population Dynamics
Quality of Life - psychology
Respite Care - psychology
Social Support
United States
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Summary:This article presents the rationale for and description of a promising intervention, Time for Living and Caring (TLC), designed to enhance the effectiveness of respite services for family caregivers. It is guided by the theoretical principles of the Selective Optimization with Compensation (SOC) model, which individually coaches caregivers on how to assess their personal circumstances, identify their greatest needs and preferences, and engage in goal setting and attainment strategies to make better use of their respite time. Focusing on respite activities that match caregivers' unique needs is likely to result in improved well-being. We report on a pilot study examining TLC's feasibility and potential benefits and how caregivers viewed their participation. While additional research is needed to test and refine the intervention, we need to find more creative ways to enhance respite services.
ISSN:0091-4150
1541-3535
DOI:10.2190/AG.79.2.d