title: [The caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease: the profile of hidden sacrifice].
abstract: In the article the general profile of AD's (Alzheimer Disease). Caregiver is identified by a quantitative method research work conducted in a large metropolitan Hospital. Many studies on the topic are taken into consideration pointing out the influence that the presence of AD patient at home has on the family and particularly on the primary caregiver. A significant importance has been given to identify the profile of caregivers in order to offer programmes and services that can sustain and be helpful for them to cope with the difficult situation of their hidden sacrifice.
authors.affiliation: Università La Sapienza di Roma.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vario
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sansoni
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003625:Data Collection; D004644:Emotions; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors