Caregiving and Cognitive Function in Older Women

Bertrand, Rosanna M.; Saczynski, Jane S.; Mezzacappa, Catherine; Hulse, Mallorie; Ensrud, Kristine E.; Fredman, Lisa

doi:10.1177/0898264311421367

Cited by 127 publications

(47 citation statements)

References 49 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Other research has shown that caregivers of both genders find the experience fulfilling and rewarding (Cohen, Colantonio, & Vernich, 2002) and that it improved their outlook on life (Tarlow et al, 2004). One analysis showed that caregiving for at least a year is associated with enhanced cognitive functioning among elderly women (Bertrand, 2012).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Long‐Term Effects of Caregiving on Women's Health and Mortality

Caputo

Pavalko

Hardy

2016

J of Marriage and Family

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Caregivers experience numerous mental and physical health effects from the stress of providing care, but we know little about whether these problems persist in the long term and whether long-term effects differ across caregiving contexts. Using the National Longitudinal Survey of Mature Women, we examine the relationship between caregiving and long-term patterns of depressive symptoms, functional limitations, and mortality. We also explore the health effects of caregiving in-home versus out-of-home and by caregiver/care-recipient relationship. Analyses show that in-home spousal and parental caregiving predict increased depressive symptoms and functional limitations in the long term but are unassociated with mortality, while caregiving out–of-home is unassociated with later depression and functional limitations but predicts lower risk of mortality. This study highlights the usefulness of approaching stressful experiences like caregiving from the life course perspective, viewing them as processes that unfold over time within specific contexts and may carry delayed or cumulative consequences.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Long‐Term Effects of Caregiving on Women's Health and Mortality

Caputo

Pavalko

Hardy

2016

J of Marriage and Family

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…A positive atitude toward caregiving may positively inluence the perception of care delivery and improve health status of both patients and caregivers [16]. Bertrand et al [20] found that caregiving for at least 1 year has a strong association with enhanced cognitive functioning among elderly women.…”

Section: Positive Efects Of Caregivingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Caregivers of Patients on Haemodialysis

Eirini¹,

Gerogianni²

2018

Caregiving and Home Care

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Caregivers of patients on haemodialysis play a vital role in their lives. They have to look after them, their medical treatment and diet, to accompany them to dialysis unit, to help them in everyday activities, and to provide psychological support.Methods: Literature review was based on studies and reviews derived from international (MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL) databases concerning caregivers of patients undergoing haemodialysis. Results:Caregivers have physical and psychological distress, increased workload, limitations to personal and social activities, and inancial problems. They may feel tired, anger, depression, helplessness, guilt, isolation, loss of freedom, fear, vulnerable, and neglect their own health. They face diiculties with dating and marriage and problems with their job. Conclusions:Caregivers have a variety of psychosocial concerns due to long care of patients undergoing haemodialysis. The provision of support and information is essential in order to provide efective care to their patients.

show abstract

“…Moreover, longitudinal studies have indicated that chronic stress in caregivers of people with dementia and/or Alzheimers' disease tends to accelerate age-related cognitive decline in several cognitive domains, including general cognitive status and processing speed (Dassel, Carr, & Vitaliano, 2015;Vitaliano et al, 2009). Nevertheless, some research has produced contradictory or nonsignificant results in relation to general cognitive status, as well as IQ verbal, abstract reasoning, logical memory, verbal fluency and inhibitory control (Bertrand et al, 2012;Corrêa et al, 2015;de Vugt et al, 2006;Mackenzie et al, 2007;Vitaliano et al, 2009). Hence, it seems that not all the cognitive domains are equally sensitive to the effects of chronic psychological stress in this type of population.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A cognitive-behavioural intervention improves cognition in caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study

et al. 2017

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

As postulated by the stress process model, chronically stressed individuals, such as caregivers of people with chronic psychological disorders, have poorer cognitive performance and higher age-related cognitive decline than individuals not exposed to chronic stress. When analysing this topic in caregivers, the majority of research has been conducted in populations in which the care recipient has dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease, while relatively few studies have analysed cognition in caregivers of offspring with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The main objective of this pilot study was to analyse the effect of a cognitive-behavioural intervention on cognition in caregivers of people with ASD. Specifically, we sought to gather evidence on whether there were clinically significant improvements in speed/attention, memory, and visuospatial, language and executive functions after the intervention. The participants were 17 parents (mean age of 52 years, 59% females) of ASD-diagnosed people who had cared for their offspring for approximately 14 years. The study had a pre-post design. After the cognitive-behavioural intervention, ASD caregivers had better selective attention, short-and long-term memory for words, stories and images, naming, cognitive flexibility and planning skills (p = .01 for all). Nevertheless, no changes were observed in general cognitive status, working memory for digits, verbal fluency, processing speed or inhibitory control (p > .05 for all). These findings underline the relevance of proper support and respite services to help caregivers cope with and reduce stress. A comprehensive neuropsychological assessment together with adjuvant domain-specific procedures and programmes to improve cognitive abilities are required to improve caregivers' well-being and health.

show abstract

Caregiving and Cognitive Function in Older Women

Cited by 127 publications

References 49 publications

The Long‐Term Effects of Caregiving on Women's Health and Mortality

The Long‐Term Effects of Caregiving on Women's Health and Mortality

Caregivers of Patients on Haemodialysis

A cognitive-behavioural intervention improves cognition in caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About