Objective: Although the majority of care for those with Alzheimer's is provided by informal rather than formal caregivers, family caregivers may lack knowledge about the disease. We sought to better understand the level and predictors of knowledge among family caregivers.
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for their valuable contributions. Additionally, I would like to thank my collaborators Linda Brown, DJ Swope, and Nichole Seedorf, for allowing me to use data from the programs they developed and providing valuable insights throughout the course of this research. I also wish to thank my family and friends for their unconditional support and patience. Lastly, I would like to offer my appreciation to the caregivers who were willing to participate in the programs used in my research, without whom, this thesis would not have been possible.
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