Loneliness and depression in spousal caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease versus non-caregiving spouses

Beeson, Rose

doi:10.1016/s0883-9417(03)00057-8

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“…However, we noted that married persons who care for their spouses report more loneliness than married persons not caring for their spouses. When a spouse/partner suffers from poor health, this may generate feelings of loneliness (Korporaal et al 2008) and depression (Beeson 2003), but also the quality of the marriage may result in loneliness (de Jong Gierveld et al 2009). …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Loneliness among older Europeans

et al. 2009

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More than two decades of research has consistently indicated that feelings of loneliness among older people are more common in southern Europe than in its northern parts, with the lowest rates in Denmark and Sweden. Our analyses based on analysis of 2004-2006 data from 8,787 individuals aged 65 years or older in the SHARE project replicate, update, and extend these findings. We found, similar to previous studies, that the prevalence of feelings of loneliness was more common in the Mediterranean countries than in Northern Europe. Living together with a spouse/partner was consistently associated with the lower prevalence of loneliness across countries. The combination of living alone and having bad health was associated with 10 times higher odds of feeling lonely as compared with living together with someone and having good health. With regard to gender and health, we found signs of differences between countries in how these factors were related to loneliness. Our results indicate the importance of both contextual features and cultural expectations in interpreting reported loneliness, that is, loneliness across Europe has both nomothetic and idiographic features.

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confidence: 99%

Loneliness among older Europeans

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“…In addition, previous research has found that between 15.0% and 32.0% of caregivers of patients with dementia meet the diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode [21]. Risk factors related to depression in caregivers of people with dementia include loneliness, younger age (that the caregiver be under the age of 65), low income, being a wife, dedicating a greater number of daily hours to care, the patient presenting with behavioral disturbances (particularly angry or aggressive behavior), and the patient presenting a greater dependence for the basic activities of their daily life [22,23].…”

Section: Dementiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Psychopathological Symptoms in Caregivers of Demented and Nondemented Patients

Vázquez¹,

Otero²,

Blanco³

et al. 2018

Caregiving and Home Care

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Currently, more than 1 in 10 adults living in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development is involved in nonprofessional care of a dependent family member. The main causes of dependence are dementia, followed by other conditions such as cerebrovascular accidents, limb impairment, depression, and vision impairment. Although care provided by the caregiver is crucial to the well-being of the cared person, it can also have negative consequences on the caregiver's emotional state. This chapter aims to describe the psychopathological symptoms experienced by caregivers based on the condition of the person cared for. A bibliographic search was conducted to examine the efects of care on the emotional state of caregivers, distinguishing patients with dementia from those with other conditions. Depressive and anxiety symptoms were the most frequent psychopathological symptoms, both in caregivers of demented and nondemented patients, experienced by caregivers of patients with dementia, cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injury, schizophrenia, cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and autism spectrum disorder. In caregivers of patients with bipolar disorder and vision impairment, depressive symptoms were most prominent, whereas anxiety symptoms were common in caregivers of patients with spinal cord injuries. Sleep disturbances were found among caregivers of dementia and schizophrenia patients. Strategies for preventing psychopathological symptoms were provided and the importance of professional support when they occur was pointed out.

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“…Difficulties in dealing with behavioural problems, aggression and incontinence can also contribute to the stress 1,4,5 . Caregivers experience greater susceptibility to illness and frequently neglect their own health as a result of the care demands 6 . Additionally, confinement to the home, loss of autonomy and decreased participation in social activities further impacts mental health and perceived ability to cope [7][8][9] .…”

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confidence: 99%