Implications of Coping Strategies for Spousal Caregivers of Elders with Dementia

Understanding burden differences between men and women caregivers: the contribution of care-recipient problem behaviors

“…Improvements in caregivers' reactions to problem behaviors could be helpful (Hepburn et al, 2001). Further, problem-focused strategies may be associated with lesser negative impacts of caregiving (Batt-Leiba et al, 1998;Yee and Schultz, 2000). Importantly, women do not appear to use less effective strategies than men (DeVries et al, 1997).…”

Existential Concerns of Families of Late-Stage Dementia Patients: Questions of Freedom, Choices, Isolation, Death, and Meaning

“…There are studies that have focused on the life situation of the spouse with respect to coping strategies and depression. 7 Knop et al 8 found that previous marriage problems were associated with a higher degree of depression. Other studies describe the ongoing frequent contact between spouses after admission to institutional care.…”

Exploring the impact of multiple sclerosis on couples: A pilot study

“…Across these topics, the focus tends to be on informal caregiving for adults over 65 years of age (Kramer, 1993). Specifically, the focus has been on family caregiving for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia (Batt-Leiba et al, 1998;Borden & Berlin, 1990;Hooker et al, 1994). However, studies have also addressed issues of informal caregiving for people with other chronic illnesses, including Parkinson's disease (Carter & Carter, 1994) and rheumatoid arthritis (Revensen & Majerovitz, 1991).…”