“…The findings of the present study are also consistent with those of other studies that have highlighted needs related to interdependence, such as obtaining help from other family members and friends, 43,67 receiving support from community sources, 48 and having enough money to meet their needs. 48,49 Previous researchers also found that caregivers frequently endorsed other specific needs, including the need for brief periods of relief from caregiving for rest and relaxation and to visit a doctor to reduce stress, discuss feeling "down," or manage health problems (eg, heart disease, high blood pressure, and flu/cold symptoms). 45,46 Other needs reported by researchers were help with accomplishing all that is expected of the caregiver, as well as general daily assistance from others.…”