2021
DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0329
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Abstract: Objective: to identify the association between the characteristics of the support network and cognitive performance of older caregivers and compare characteristics between caregivers and non-caregivers. Methods: we evaluated 85 older caregivers and 84 older non-caregivers registered with primary care units regarding sociodemographic characteristics, cognition, and social support. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed. Results: among non-caregivers, significant associations were found between a be… Show more

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“…Nonetheless, despite the role of social support in FMS needs to continue being studied, our results may be explained based on previous research in other populations, which point out that social support is a significant factor involved in the maintenance or enhancement of mental health and cognitive functioning in general (e.g., elderly people [ 43 – 49 ], caregivers [ 50 ], and academic performance [ 51 53 , 84 ]). In this regard, it has been noted that social relationships, especially social activities and networks, have a protective effect against greater cognitive decline in older adults [ 85 , 86 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
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“…Nonetheless, despite the role of social support in FMS needs to continue being studied, our results may be explained based on previous research in other populations, which point out that social support is a significant factor involved in the maintenance or enhancement of mental health and cognitive functioning in general (e.g., elderly people [ 43 – 49 ], caregivers [ 50 ], and academic performance [ 51 53 , 84 ]). In this regard, it has been noted that social relationships, especially social activities and networks, have a protective effect against greater cognitive decline in older adults [ 85 , 86 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 89%
“…However, the role of social support on FMS patient's cognition has not been studied until now. Previous studies in other populations confirm that the social support plays an important role involving in the maintenance or enhancement of mental health and cognitive functioning in elderly people [ 43 – 49 ], caregivers [ 50 ], and academic performance [ 51 53 ]. Therefore, based on these results, it might be hypothesized a similar effect of social support on cognitive performance in FMS patients.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 96%
“…Neste tipo de atividade educacional a participação das famílias que realizam cuidados aos idosos fortalece as redes de apoio dos mais velhos e os cuidadores e encoraja trocas sociais satisfatórias de suporte, auxiliando na melhoria do desempenho cognitivo e funcional do idoso, o que pode ter um efeito positivo impacto na saúde dos cuidadores e na qualidade dos cuidados oferecidos (Pavarini et al, 2021).…”
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