Journal of Clinical Geropsychology
1573-3556
1079-9362
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This paper focuses on the effects of the Holocaust on its survivors more than 55
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Family Involvement During a Geropsychiatric Hospitalization
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This descriptive study examined patterns and correlates of family involvement
during a short-term geropsychiatric hospitalization. Participants were 32 family
members who completed the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) and a prehospitalization
involvement measure. Involvement data included frequency of family member
visits, ratings of family members' overall involvement, and eight measures of
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