Onset aging conditions of adults with an intellectual disability associated with primary caregiver depression

Lin, Lan-Ping; Hsu, Shang‐Wei; Kuo, M.C.C.; Wu, Jialin; Chu, Cordia; Lin, Jack J.

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2013.12.013

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“…Family caregivers supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have higher risk of negative health conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure, and obesity than the general population [53]. Although sleep problems in adults with disabilities are common [54], their effect on caregivers' sleep and health is largely unknown. In one study, sleep problems in adults with disabilities was the only significant factor related to caregivers' depression when accounting for other conditions of adults with disabilities [54].…”

Section: Caregiving For Developmentally Disabled Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Although sleep problems in adults with disabilities are common [54], their effect on caregivers' sleep and health is largely unknown. In one study, sleep problems in adults with disabilities was the only significant factor related to caregivers' depression when accounting for other conditions of adults with disabilities [54]. It is likely that the cumulative stress of caring, compounded by the prolonged duration, age-related health changes in both caregivers and care-receivers, and caregiver worry about the future also contribute to high levels of undiagnosed and untreated sleep problems in this caregiving population.…”

Section: Caregiving For Developmentally Disabled Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sleep in caregivers

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Martin

2015

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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There is a growing literature describing the general determinants of sleep disturbances in caregivers, the health consequences of these disturbances, and intervention strategies for treating them. Identifying effective sleep treatments suited to more specialized caregiving situations and increasing intervention access will help caregivers continue to provide quality care while protecting their own health and well-being.

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Section: Caregiving For Developmentally Disabled Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Caregiving For Developmentally Disabled Adultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sleep in caregivers

McCurry

Song

Martin

2015

Current Opinion in Psychiatry

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“…About 40% of the sample reported having a third‐level education which contrasts with previous studies which reported a low percentage of people with third‐level qualifications (Al‐Krenawi et al, ; Chou et al, , ; Lin et al, ). However, Piazza et al () also reported that 43% of carers had attained a third‐level education.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The evidence suggests a link between burden and mental illness (Bhatia et al, ; Chou et al, ; Lin et al, ). These studies reported that moderate‐to‐high levels of burden strongly predict depression and mental illness.…”

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confidence: 99%

An exploration of care‐burden experienced by older caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland

Egan

Dalton

2019

Brit J Learn Disabil

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Accessible summary ·Older family carers of an adult with an Intellectual disability were asked about how they sometimes feel when supporting another person. ·Most carers felt a little stressed or strained. ·Older carers felt less stressed than younger carers. ·The value of supports that help carers was identified. Abstract BackgroundPeople with intellectual disabilities are experiencing increased longevity, and in parallel, their family caregivers are also ageing. The literature identifies that these caregivers are at risk of burden. The aim of this study was to measure the level of caregiver burden among older carers of adults with intellectual disabilities in an Irish sample and to analyse the effect of socio‐demographic factors upon experiences of caregiver burden. Materials and MethodsThirty caregivers completed a survey questionnaire. Data were collected based upon participants’ self‐reports of burden using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and a socio‐demographic questionnaire. Data were analysed using SPSS version 24. ResultsOver 57% of carers indicated a mild‐to‐moderate level of burden. Analysis indicated that younger caregivers experience significantly higher levels of burden, when compared to older caregivers. ConclusionsThis study contributes to our understanding of burden among an Irish population of older caregivers supporting an adult with an intellectual disability. It identified that carers do experience burden. The importance of proactive assessments and supports for these caregivers was revealed. This study highlights a lack of Irish research in this area and may pave the way for future research which could build upon its findings.

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“…Adult incontinence can have direct effects on care‐givers, as well. Lin et al assessed the aging conditions of adults with an intellectual disability which were associated with primary caregiver depression. Incontinence was reported in 44% of cases however, poor sleep quality was most significantly related to caregiver depression.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%