A Psychosocial Intervention for Carers of Individuals Diagnosed with Dementia in Social Isolation
Grace Wei,
Olivier Piguet,
Fiona Kumfor
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Growing research has shown the negative impact of social isolation on the health and psychological well-being of individuals with dementia and their carers. This study investigated the effectiveness of a psychosocial intervention for dementia carers during a lockdown period of the COVID-19 pandemic. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Twenty-three family carers of individuals diagnosed with dementia living in the community were recruited and provid… Show more
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