Behavioural Problems and Distress among Caregivers of People with Dementia

This paper seeks to identify specific problem behaviours related to the distress experienced by informal caregivers of dementia victims. Analyses are conducted using a random sample of caregivers rather than a restricted clinical sample. Distress is measured in terms of both depression and caregiver burden. The findings reveal that specific behaviours on the part of the care receiver are strong correlates of the distress experienced by caregivers. In particular, aimlessness, aggressive behaviours, forgetfulness, and restlessness are correlated with heightened feelings of burden. Apathy or a lack of interest in daily activities is strongly correlated with both feelings of burden and depression. The identification of specific problem behaviours suggests where efforts should be placed in order to alleviate the distress experienced by informal caregivers

Apathy · Caregiver burden · Cognition · Dementia · Depression (economics) · Disease · Distress · Feeling · Psychiatry · Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues · Clinical Psychology · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology

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