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Spousal relationships in which one partner has early cognitive problems
- Author:
- PRAKKE Helena M.
- Journal article citation:
- Dementia: the International Journal of Social Research and Practice, 11(2), March 2012, pp.199-215.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This literature review was undertaken to provide an overview of research on the lived experiences of elderly spousal dyads, in which one partner has early cognitive problems. Nineteen core studies were identified. It appears that couples first experience forgetfulness as something normal for old age. However, if symptoms become too great, the dyad will go and search for meaning. Through medical assessment the affected spouse will be diagnosed as either non-demented or demented. Both situations are experienced as hard and worrisome. Even if diagnosed with non-dementia, the dyad remains confused about what is going on and how to anticipate the future. In spite of the enormous impact of early cognitive problems on the relationship, both partners still seem able to contribute to the quality of it and have few reciprocity issues. How couples differ and what this means for the experience of early cognitive problems remains largely unexplored. No prospective research was found about spousal couples living with cognitive problems before assessment and diagnosis. Studies that looked at this period generally did so retrospectively and paid little attention to the individuality of the relationship.
Burden associated with the presence of anosognosia in Alzheimer's disease
- Authors:
- TURRÓ-GARRIGA Oriol, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 28(3), 2013, pp.291-297.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Anosognosia, a lack of deficit awareness, can appear in patients in the early stages of dementia, significantly disrupting their environment and increasing care giver burden. The object of this cross-sectional study was to determine the relationship between anosognosia and caregiver burden, both overall and in relation to specific dimensions of their burden. Anosognosia was evaluated using the Experimenter Rating Scale, and caregiver burden evaluated using the Burden Interview (BI). Using the BI's comprehensive scoring and each of its five factors as dependent variables, six linear regression models were adjusted to determine the effect of anosognosia on caregiver burden. The sample consisted of 124 Spanish patients and 124 caregivers. The mean patient age was 78.9 years; the mean caregiver age was 59.7 years; 66.6% of the caregivers were women. The prevalence of anosognosia was 24.2%. The degree of caregiver burden was associated with the degree of anosognosia, which explained 14.7% of the variance. For the BI factors, the Experimenter Rating Scale was associated with physical and social burden, relationship of dependence and emotional stress. It is concluded that the presence of anosognosia in patients with AD is an independent factor that increases caregiver burden by increasing physical wear, social isolation, dependence and tension related to patient care.
Promoting the mental health and well-being of older people: trainer manual to support the level 2 award
- Authors:
- CLARE Alison, CUTHBERT Sharon Lee
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 157p., CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This training manual provides the resources and materials to deliver training to those involved in improving the mental health and well-being of older people, including paid staff, volunteers and informal carers. It includes guidance for trainers, activities and timings, and suggests learning materials and resources. The manual has been developed to support the Level 2 City and Guilds Award, but can also be used to delivery non-accredited learning programmes. The contents are split into five units: the principles and values that underpin the promotion and well-being and mental health with older people; mental well-being, mental health problems and older people; communication and relationships; working within services to promote well-being and mental health with older people; and developing yourself and your role.
Social factors and depression in carers of people with dementia
- Authors:
- WAITE Allyson, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 19(6), June 2004, pp.582-587.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Research has highlighted the influence of psychosocial factors on the wellbeing of carers of people with dementia. This study aimed to investigate the interrelationships between life events, depression and social support in carers of people with dementia. Participants were 72 carers of people with dementia. They were interviewed using the Bedford College Life Events and Difficulties Schedule and the Geriatric Depression Scale. The results showed that 31 (43%) of carers were depressed. Factors associated with depression in carers were a lack of confiding relationship, depression in the person with dementia, and living with the person with dementia. Carers of people with dementia appear more vulnerable to depression in the context of the caring experience rather than threatening life events.
Exploring perceptions of quality of life of frail older people during and after their transition to institutional care
- Author:
- ESRC GROWING OLDER PROGRAMME
- Publisher:
- University of Sheffield. Department of Sociological Studies
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Reports on research to investigate the quality of life of older people with severe physical and/or mental conditions or disabilities at the end of their lives. The research aims to contributed to the understanding of the quality of life for frail older people, from the perspective of older people themselves. The research used a symbolic interactionist framework and takes a subjective, qualitative approach to quality of life as a multi-dimensional concept, including social, psychological, emotional, cultural, spiritual and environmental dimensions. This ethnographic research included six focus groups, naturalistic observation, and interviews with 52 individuals who had moved into care homes in the previous six months.
Flexible care can be just a jive
- Author:
- TAYLOR Carolyn
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 8(1), September 2001, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Reports on one of the winners of the health and social care awards. Looks at the use of "flexible carers" in Oxfordshire, who provided regular home based support to older people suffering from functional mental illness or dementia.
Stress and caring for older people with functional or organic problems: a comparative study
- Authors:
- MURRAY Marion F., JONES Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care, 3(1), September 1999, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Support services for carers of elderly people with mental health problems tend to focus on those caring for people with organic conditions such as dementia. Yet a significant number will be caring for elderly people with depression and other functional mental disorders. This article presents research which found the stress of caring to be no less in the functional group, suggesting a shortfall in service provision.