Grief Reactions and Depression in Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: Results from a Pilot Study in an Urban Setting

Sanders, Sara; Adams, Kathryn Betts

doi:10.1093/hsw/30.4.287

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“…This percentage of participants with predeath grief is similar to results reported by Sanders and Adams (2005) who used the same measure of predeath grief and found that 10% of dementia caregivers reported high levels of grief. Givens et al (2011) reported that grief levels remained low prior to and after the death of the care recipient.…”

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confidence: 87%

Predictors of Grief in Bereaved Family Caregivers of Person's With Alzheimer's Disease: A Prospective Study

2013

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The purpose of this prospective study was to identify factors in 66 spouses and adult child caregivers of person's with Alzheimer's disease prior to the death that predicted higher levels of grief in bereavement. A hierarchical regression model was tested. Predeath grief, dysfunctional coping, depression, social support, and decreased positive states of mind explained 54.7% of the variance in postdeath grief. Factors that contributed significantly to postdeath grief included predeath grief and depression. Results from this study indicate that risk factors for postdeath grief can be predicted prior to the death.

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Section: Griefsupporting

confidence: 87%

Predictors of Grief in Bereaved Family Caregivers of Person's With Alzheimer's Disease: A Prospective Study

2013

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“…These same authors also conducted a pilot study examining grief and depression in 122 caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and found that grief scores as measured by the MM-CGI predicted 48% of the variance of caregivers' scores on the geriatric depression scale. 26 This finding could be interpreted to mean that a large component of caregiver depression may be alternatively explained as a grief reaction. In addition, the authors found that the Heartfelt Sadness and Longing factor of the MM-CGI explained the majority of the predicted variance, suggesting that relationship losses may be an especially important component of the caregiver experience.…”

Section: Caregiver Griefmentioning

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Review: The Role of Grief in Dementia Caregiving

Noyes

Hill

Hicken

et al. 2009

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen

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The literature examining issues of caregiver stress, burden,or depression has focused on the stress-process model of caregiving, which posits that there are characteristics inherent in dementia and in the course of caregiving for a person with dementia that can cause stress in the caregiver's life. A more recent literature has emerged that argues that issues of loss and grief play a significant role ina caregiver's ability to cope with the stressors of caregiving. This article reviews the caregiver stress and grief literatures,and proposes a conceptual model of dementia caregiving that outlines pathways of stress and grief in dementia caregiving. Issues specific to caregiver grief are proposed for future research and intervention design.

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“…As the caregiver senses the attachment with the care recipient changing or becoming strained as a result of the disease progression, grief is the natural byproduct. Thus, as the disease and cognitive impairment worsen, the grief of caregivers increases (Meuser & Marwit, 2001;Ponder & Pomeroy, 1996;Sanders & Adams, 2005).…”

Section: Grief In Caregivers Of Individuals With Dementiamentioning

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“…In the predeath grief literature specific to dementia care, Sanders and Adams (2005) found that almost 50% of the variance in depression scores was accounted for by grief. Similar findings were reported earlier by Walker and Pomeroy (1996).…”

Section: Differentiating Grief From Other Caregiver Outcomesmentioning

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Grief and Personal Growth Experience of Spouses and Adult-Child Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Ott

Sanders²,

Kelber³

2007

The Gerontologist

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the grief and personal growth experience of spouses and adult children of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the factors contributing to these experiences. Design and Methods: We used a modification of the MarwitMeuser-Sanders Caregiver Grief model to examine the factors that contribute to grief and personal growth. We used chi-square tests, t tests, multivariate analyses of variance, correlations, and hierarchical regression analyses in a cross-sectional analysis of 201 spouses and adult children caregivers at various stages of the disease trajectory. Results: Grief increased as the severity of the disease increased. When the spouse with Alzheimer's disease lived out of the home, spouse caregivers experienced more sadness and longing, worry and isolation, and personal sacrifice burden than did adult children caregivers. Different factors influence grief and personal growth for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The majority of caregivers experienced personal growth, with more growth experienced by adult children. Implications: Health care providers should consider using the Marwit and Meuser Caregiver Grief Inventory to screen for high levels of grief in caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Supportive services targeted for those with high levels of grief are suggested.

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Grief Reactions and Depression in Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease: Results from a Pilot Study in an Urban Setting

Cited by 59 publications

References 24 publications

Predictors of Grief in Bereaved Family Caregivers of Person's With Alzheimer's Disease: A Prospective Study

Predictors of Grief in Bereaved Family Caregivers of Person's With Alzheimer's Disease: A Prospective Study

Review: The Role of Grief in Dementia Caregiving

Grief and Personal Growth Experience of Spouses and Adult-Child Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

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