Caregivers of Elderly Relatives: Spouses and Adult Children

Barnes, Carla L.; Given, Barbara; Given, Charles W.

doi:10.1093/hsw/17.4.282

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“…Second, spousal caregivers reported more empathy and compassion. Furthermore, spouses have a higher risk of physical health problems, depression, and role overload than adult child caregivers (Barnes, Given, & Given, 1992). Pinquart and Sörensen's study (2003) supports the diversity between caregiver groups: In their meta-analysis, spousal caregivers reported higher levels of stress and lower levels of physical health and self-efficacy than caregiving adult children.…”

Section: Potential Moderators Of Dyadic Processes In the Caregiving Smentioning

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Dementia caregiving in spousal relationships: A dyadic perspective

Braun

Scholz

Bailey

et al. 2009

Aging & Mental Health

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Objectives: The number of couples facing a dementia diagnosis for one partner of the spousal dyad increases. Spousal caregiving can be a highly stressful experience associated with negative caregiver outcomes such as depression and poorer immune function. However, surprisingly little is known about how the illness and the required care effects patient's well-being and relational changes experienced by afflicted couples. The aim of this study was to provide a literature review on how the dyadic perspective is taken into account and on how dementia effects both parts of the dyad. Methods: In order to outline findings about individual and dyadic well-being of affected couples, we conducted a literature search to review the three types of studies. First, studies focusing on one partner's perspective, usually the perspective of the caregiver; second, studies including the caregiver's and partially the care receiver's view; third, studies directly referring to both partners' perspectives. Results: The majority of studies neglect the individual with dementia by exclusively assessing caregiver variables or only indirectly including patients' characteristics. Very few studies embrace dyadic and relational variables to execute how both partners experience the illness, spousal caregiving, and changes in the relationship. Despite the arguable validity of self reports of individuals with dementia, some studies demonstrated the usefulness of including both partners' perspectives. Discussion: Results indicate the urgent need of integrating the perspective of the individual with dementia to improve the understanding of the effects of dementia caregiving. AbstractIn the next few years, an increasing number of older couples will have to face a dementia

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Section: Potential Moderators Of Dyadic Processes In the Caregiving Smentioning

confidence: 96%

Dementia caregiving in spousal relationships: A dyadic perspective

Braun

Scholz

Bailey

et al. 2009

Aging & Mental Health

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155

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“…Consequently, despite increased female labor force participation, many Japanese women still engage in caregiving work for the senior members of their family [25]. Caring for the frail elderly often induces depressive symptoms among caregivers [26]. This is exacerbated by the tendency of Japanese people not to rely on social services because of the fear of losing face or appearing neglectful [27].…”

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An Analysis of the Impact of Cell Phone Use on Depressive Symptoms among Japanese Elders

Minagawa

Saito

2014

Gerontology

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Background: There has been increasing interest in the impact of information and communication technologies, such as the computer and Internet, on physical and mental health status, but relatively little is known about the health effects of using cell phones. Objective: This study investigates how cell phone usage is associated with levels of depressive symptoms among Japanese men and women aged 65 years and older. We focus on social relationships, particularly intergenerational relationships between older parents and adult children, as a possible mediator in the association of cell phone use with late-life depressive symptoms. We therefore hypothesize that using cell phones contributes to the psychological well-being of older adults primarily through encouraging social relationships. Methods: We used 4 waves of data from the Nihon University Japanese Longitudinal Study of Aging (2001-2009) to analyze the impact of cell phone use on depressive symptoms. Results are based on ordinary least squares regression analyses. Results: Although the use of cell phones was related to lower levels of depressive symptoms among elderly Japanese people, controlling for sociodemographic characteristics and physical health conditions wiped out the effects for men. In contrast, the protective effects of using cell phones persisted among women, even net of all controls. Moreover, the impact of using cell phones was not explained by filial relationship measures, suggesting that cell phone use influences the mental health of older women independently of social engagement. Conclusions: Among the many advantages brought about by recent technological developments, cell phones appear to be an important contributor to the psychological well-being of Japanese elders. Researchers and policy makers should prioritize access to new technologies for older adults.

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“…These effects include demands on caregivers' time (Leonard, Brust, and Sapienza 1992;Harris and McHale 1989), disruption of family routines (Singhi, Goyal, Pershad, et al 1990;Romans-Clarkson, Clarkson, and Dittmer 1986), reduced social and leisure activities (Traustadottir 1991), out-of-pocket expenses for the family member with a disability (Leonard, Brust, and Sapienza 1992;Fujiura, Roccoforte, and Braddock 1994;Clark and Drake 1994), and the health and well-being of caregivers (Barnes, Given, and Given 1992;Lee, Dwyer, and Coward 1993;Dwyer and Coward 1991).…”

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