Abstract:Older adults with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) experience drastic changes in their physical and mental abilities. AD patients became heavily dependent on their caregivers for everyday functions, which have significant implications not only for them but also for their caregivers. So, many ADcaregivers experiencedan increased level of depression and anxiety symptoms, lower perceived control, and higher burden compared to non-AD caregivers.Therefore, psychological first aid (PFA) and educational interventions are des… Show more
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