Alzheimer's disease: the psychological and physical effects of the caregiver's role. Part 2.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical and psychological effects on informal caregivers of looking after a person with Alzheimer's disease. A descriptive survey was conducted in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in Ireland using a simple random sample of caregivers registered with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Galway, or the Western Alzheimer's Foundation. The findings from the study show that a significant proportion of caregivers reported poor self-rated health and depression. Restless sleep and a decreased tolerance for pain were also common.
University Hospital Galway, Ireland.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012892:Sleep Deprivation / Q000453:epidemiology