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Direct linkCrespo, Maria; Bernaldo de Quiros, Monica; Gomez, M. Mar; Hornillos, Carlos – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose: Quality of Life (QoL) has become increasingly valued as a key outcome in dementia both in clinical practice and in research. This study compares the QoL of long-term residents with dementia as assessed by the individuals, their relatives, and their care staff. Design and Methods: Data on residents with dementia were collected in 11…
Descriptors: Nursing Homes, Quality of Life, Dementia, Comparative Analysis
Edvardsson, David; Innes, Anthea – Gerontologist, 2010
Purpose of the study: To present a critical comparative review of published tools measuring the person-centeredness of care for older people and people with dementia. Design and Methods: Included tools were identified by searches of PubMed, Cinahl, the Bradford Dementia Group database, and authors' files. The terms "Person-centered,"…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Psychometrics, Dementia
Peer reviewedReese, Dawn R.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1994
Examined psychological and immunological changes among 25 caregivers of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients, 25 caregivers of stroke patients, and 25 noncaregivers. Found that AD caregiving group was more psychologically distressed than stroke group, and both caregiving groups were more psychologically distressed than controls. Found no differences…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Comparative Analysis, Family Caregivers, Psychological Characteristics
Peer reviewedShaw, William S.; Patterson, Thomas L.; Semple, Shirley J.; Grant, Igor; Yu, Elena S. H.; Zhang, M. y.; He, Yanling; Wu, W. y. – Gerontologist, 1997
Compared coping factors among family caregivers of Alzheimer's disease patients in Shanghai, China (n=110) and San Diego, California (n=139). Uncovered four coping factors that were reliably consistent in both samples: behavioral confronting, behavioral distancing/social support, cognitive confronting, and cognitive distancing. Shanghai caregivers…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Comparative Analysis, Coping, Cross Cultural Studies
Gonyea, Judith G.; O'Connor, Maureen K.; Boyle, Patricia A. – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: The neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease are a major contributor to caregiver distress and burden. Despite recent efforts to teach caregivers skills to manage neuropsychiatric symptoms and reduce burden, there continues to be limited evidence that these strategies have helped caregivers of individuals with…
Descriptors: Severity (of Disability), Intervention, Family Environment, Caregivers
Peer reviewedLieberman, Morton A.; Fisher, Lawrence – Gerontologist, 1995
Explored the impact of dementia on family members' physical and mental health while caring for an ill parent/spouse. Severity of illness was significantly associated with health and well-being for spouses, offspring, and in-laws, regardless of the amount of caregiving. Demonstrates the potential cascading effect of severe illness. (RJM)
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Comparative Analysis
