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@article{ Loureiro2015, title = {Profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living}, author = {Loureiro, Lara de Sá Neves and Fernandes, Maria das Graças Melo}, journal = {Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online}, number = {Supl.}, pages = {145-154}, volume = {7}, year = {2015}, issn = {2175-5361}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2015.v7i5.145-154}, urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53968-6}, abstract = {Objective: identifying the profile of the family caregiver of dependent elderly in home living, in the city of João Pessoa - PB, according to the socio-demographic characteristics, information regarding the demand for care and support for help to the performance of this care. Method: an epidemiological study in which 52 family caregivers of dependent elderly participated. Data collection was conducted through home interviews. Results: it was verified a predominance of female caregivers, children of the dependent elderly, with an average age of 52-62 years old, living with a partner and with the elderly, they have studied from five to eight years, with little knowledge for performing their function, as well as a deficit of support for care. Conclusion: the findings bring significant contributions to the elaboration of public policies directed to the quality of life of the caregivers, as well as the care given to the dependent being.}, keywords = {alter Mensch; elderly; Altenpflege; nursing care for the elderly; Betreuung; care; Familie; family; Familienpflege; domestic assistance; Pflege; caregiving; Brasilien; Brazil; Lateinamerika; Latin America; Südamerika; South America}}