Care Networks Project: Growing and Maintaining Social Networks for Older People

Debbie Horsfall, Rosemary Leonard, Susan Evans, Lisa Armitage

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Abstract

This report documents the findings of an innovative qualitative research project which investigated the nature of social networks that develop through caring for frail older people. The research was conducted by a team from Social Justice Social Change Research at the University of Western Sydney (UWS), lead by Dr Debbie Horsfall. It was funded by Ageing, Disability & Home Care for the period June 2009”June 2010.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationPenrith, N.S.W.
PublisherUniversity of Western Sydney
Number of pages50
ISBN (Print)9781741082173
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Bibliographical note

© Copyright 2010 University of Western Sydney. This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced, by any process without prior written permission from the copyright holders. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to the Social Justice and Social Change Research, UWS, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith South DC 1797, NSW Australia.

Keywords

  • caregivers
  • older people
  • social networks

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