Caregiving and Dementia: Predicting Negative and Positive Outcomes for Caregivers

Interviewed a sample of 118 caregivers maintaining relatives with dementia at home, who completed questionnaires at initial and follow-up assessment 6 months later. All dependents received a cognitive assessment. Results of data analysis supported a model of caregiving in which negative outcomes of...

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Published inInternational journal of aging & human development Vol. 41; no. 3; p. 183
Main Author Gold, Dolores Pushkar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1995
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Adults
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Attitude to Health
Caregiver Role
Caregivers
Caregivers - psychology
Cost of Illness
Dementia
Dementia - psychology
Family Caregivers
Female
Health Personnel
Helping Relationship
Home Nursing - psychology
Humans
Male
Medical Care Evaluation
Middle Aged
Outcomes of Treatment
Personal Satisfaction
Personality Assessment
Prognosis
Social Support
Social Support Groups
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Summary:Interviewed a sample of 118 caregivers maintaining relatives with dementia at home, who completed questionnaires at initial and follow-up assessment 6 months later. All dependents received a cognitive assessment. Results of data analysis supported a model of caregiving in which negative outcomes of burden and impaired health reduced positive outcomes of enjoyment of aspects of caregiving. Discusses other findings. (Author/KW)
ISSN:0091-4150
DOI:10.2190/RGYJ-5KA2-7THX-7BQ5