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Coping with the caregiving role: differences between primary and secondary caregivers of dependent elderly people
- Authors:
- BARBOSA Ana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 15(4), May 2011, pp.490-499.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The coping strategies employed by primary carers of older people are well researched. However, little is known about secondary carers, who often share caring responsibilities. The Portuguese version of the of Caregivers' Assessment Management Index was administered to 90 primary carers, and 90 secondary carers in the Aveiro district of Portugal. Results indicate that emotion-cognitive strategies are less efficient for secondary caregivers. Common problem-solving strategies adopted by both types of caregivers involve relying on own their experience and expertise and addressing and finding a solution to the problem. Neither group were highly efficient at managing care-related stress, but both identified benefits from taking time off. The authors conclude that engaging secondary caregivers in available interventions is of paramount interest, as they can reduce the burden of primary carers and help delay institutionalisation for older people.