ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS: Psychosocial Support via Computer Networks

Abstract

1. An important role of the nurse as coordinator of geriatric client care is to provide psychosocial support (emotional, spiritual, and informational) to family members. 2. In order to fulfill this role, nurses must avail themselves of new and creative technologies, such as computer networks. 3. A community computer network, ComputerLink, has helped to meet the emotional, spiritual, and informational needs of caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients.