Finding PEACE: Development and Pilot Testing of the Positive and Enjoyable Aspects of the Caregiving Experience Measure with Caregivers of Older Adults.

Negative aspects of caregiving, including stress and burden, have dominated research. However, there has been a growing awareness of the need to examine the positive and rewarding aspects of caregiving for older adults. This paper will describe the development and pilot testing of a measure that examines the Positive and Enjoyable Aspects of the Caregiving Experience (PEACE).