A comparative study of caregiver burden in late‐onset depression and Alzheimer's disease

Abstract

This study highlights the finding that caregiver burden in LOD is comparable to that in AD and requires interventions to reduce the caregiver strain.

Improving Quality of Life in Caregivers of Alzheimer Dementia Patients- A Stepwise Approach

“…[29] Caregiver burden in AD is predicted by the Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer's Disease Scale score, income, diabetes, and in-laws as caregivers (p<0.001) in a multivariate stepwise regression analysis. [30] Being the son of the AD patient and high-income status negatively correlated with caregiver burden. [30] Cross-cultural studies reflected different factors associated with caregiver burden, according to societal peculiarities.…”

“…[30] Being the son of the AD patient and high-income status negatively correlated with caregiver burden. [30] Cross-cultural studies reflected different factors associated with caregiver burden, according to societal peculiarities. A trial which involved ZBI compared 343 outpatients with AD and their caregivers from Japan and Taiwan.…”

Caregiver burden and quality of life two years after attendance at a memory clinic

“…[7][8][9] Meanwhile contextual variables such as caregivers' sex, age, socioeconomic status and relationship to the care recipient also have an impact on the caregivers' burden and HRQL. [10][11][12][13] The National Dementia Strategy in England 14 recognises the impact of dementia on the well-being of informal caregivers and the potential role of health services in alleviating the burden of care. It is envisaged that earlier diagnosis, better communication about diagnosis, and easier access to post-diagnostic support will improve the HRQL of people with dementia, and also reduce caregiver burden and improve their HRQL.…”

The association of MPO gene promoter polymorphisms with Alzheimer’s disease risk in Chinese Han population

“…The clinical symptoms of AD are characterized by short-term memory loss, language disorder, and behavioural issues [ 3 ]. The therapy and nursing of AD cause heavy economic burden and life stress to patients’ family and the society [ 4 , 5 ]. However, the etiology of AD is not well understood.…”