ABSTRACT
Using a strengths-based perspective, the chapter first looks at the positive aspects of dementia caregiving. It then applies the functional age model to the dementia caregiving population. The model allows for a holistic study and assessment of an individual family member’s biopsychosocial-spiritual functional capacity in conjunction with the family system’s adaptive and coping ability. The role of culture of caregiving practices is also explored. doi:https://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J137v14n01_15" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">10.1300/J137v14n01_15 [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">www.HaworthPress.com> © 2006 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.].
