A model exploring the relationship between older helpers and their caregivers in shared households is developed by using hierarchical multiple regression techniques in a path analytic framework. Data were obtained through personal interviews with a probability sample of 753 older persons and their informal helpers. The results suggest that the impact of demands on the caregiver on the dyadic relationship are mediated by the impact of elder's presence on household functioning, elder's contribution to household tasks, and the availability of alternative caregivers.
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