title: Alzheimer's and related disorders: loneliness, depression, and social support of spousal caregivers.
abstract: 1. Meeting the myriad of emotional and social needs of caregivers for spouses with Alzheimer's disease (AD) will increasingly challenge nurses and the health care system. 2. Whether the person with AD remains at home or is institutionalized, spousal caregivers are at risk for loneliness and decreased social support. 3. Research studies have consistently found spousal caregivers to suffer from depression. 4. A comprehensive assessment of the caregiver and the care recipient may help the clinician identify aspects of the caregiving situation that are amenable to change.
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Bergman-Evans
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000451:nursing*; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008132:Loneliness; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support