title: Social factors and depression in carers of people with dementia.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Research has highlighted the influence of psychosocial factors on the wellbeing of carers of people with dementia. This study aimed to investigate the interrelationships between life events, depression and social support in carers of people with dementia.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants were 72 carers of people with dementia. They were interviewed using the Bedford College Life Events and Difficulties Schedule and the Geriatric Depression Scale.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results showed that 31 (43%) of carers were depressed. Factors associated with depression in carers were a lack of confiding relationship, depression in the person with dementia, and living with the person with dementia.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Carers of people with dementia appear more vulnerable to depression in the context of the caring experience rather than threatening life events.
authors.affiliation: Epping Forest Day Unit, Rectory Lane Health Centre, Loughton, Essex, UK.
authors.forename: Allyson
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Waite
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bebbington
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Skelton-Robinson
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Orrell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003704:Dementia / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012307:Risk Factors; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support