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The Impact of Dementia on Family Caregivers: What Is Research Teaching Us?

verfasst von: Jennifer Merrilees

Erschienen in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports | Ausgabe 10/2016

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Abstract

Dementia family caregiving has been the focus of research for decades. Much has been learned about the negative impact of caregiving as well as characteristics that may be protective. This paper explores themes in caregiving pertinent to clinicians and researchers working with dementia family caregivers: the psychological, subjective, and physical outcomes of caregiving, ways in which dementia alters relationships between the patient and caregiver, and strategies for improving outcomes for caregivers. Suggestions for next steps in research and clinical care are made.

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Titel: The Impact of Dementia on Family Caregivers: What Is Research Teaching Us?
verfasst von: Jennifer Merrilees
Publikationsdatum: 01.10.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports / Ausgabe 10/2016
Print ISSN: 1528-4042
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6293
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-016-0692-z

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