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Caregivers' relationship closeness with the person with dementia predicts both positive and negative outcomes for caregivers' physical health and psychological well-being. |
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Aging and Mental Health, 16(6), August 2012, pp.699-711. |
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1360-7863 |
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1364-6915 |
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Closer relationships between carers and care recipients with dementia are associated with positive outcomes for care recipients, but it is unclear if closeness is a risk or protective factor for the well-being of carers. This study investigated 234 care dyads from the Cache County Dementia Progression Study, based in Cache County, Utah. Carers included spouses and adult offspring. After controlling for demographic characteristics of the carer, number of carer health conditions, and characteristics of the care recipient, findings suggested that higher baseline closeness predicted better mental health scores and lower depression. Also, carers who reported a loss of closeness in their relationship with the care recipient from pre- to post-dementia displayed improved scores in mental health, but worse physical health. The findings suggest that closeness and loss of closeness in the care dyad may be associated with both positive and adverse outcomes for caregivers. |
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Alzheimers disease; carers; interpersonal relationships; mental health; older people; stress; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=75904037-2865-439c-99cc-aed75ea079a8 |
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