Family caregivers at risk: who are they?

This study examined the characteristics, activities, challenges, and perceived burden of high-risk family caregivers of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. A descriptive design was used. A convenience sample of 121 family caregivers participated in the interview. High-risk family caregi...

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Published inIssues in mental health nursing Vol. 32; no. 8; p. 528
Main Authors Gonzalez, Elizabeth W, Polansky, Marcia, Lippa, Carol Frances, Walker, Diane, Feng, Du
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 21.07.2011
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alzheimer Disease - nursing
Caregivers - psychology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression - prevention & control
Female
Health Promotion
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Multivariate Analysis
Nursing Assessment
Philadelphia
Risk Assessment
Socioeconomic Factors
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Philadelphia
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Summary:This study examined the characteristics, activities, challenges, and perceived burden of high-risk family caregivers of persons diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. A descriptive design was used. A convenience sample of 121 family caregivers participated in the interview. High-risk family caregivers with poor health and one medical condition were compared with low-risk family caregivers. Caregivers with low income, depressive symptoms, and high care demands are more likely to be in the high-risk group. Health care providers need to screen family caregivers for depression and monitor those with high care demands.
ISSN:1096-4673
DOI:10.3109/01612840.2011.573123