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Caring for a relative with dementia: family caregiver burden
Journal of Advanced Nursing · 2007 · Vol. 58(5) · pp. 446–457
Evridiki Papastavrou✉(University of Cyprus)Athena Kalokerinou(National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)Savvas Papacostas(University of Rochester)Haritini Tsangari(Intercollege)Panayota Sourtzi(National and Kapodistrian University of Athens)
Abstract
Caregivers, especially women, need individualized, specific training in how to understand and manage the behaviour of relatives with dementia and how to cope with their own feelings.
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment ResearchFamily Caregiving in Mental IllnessIntergenerational Family Dynamics and CaregivingDementiaCaregiver burdenStressorCaregiver stressFeelingCoping (psychology)Clinical psychologyInstitutionalisationPsychologyFamily caregivers
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Adaptation, PsychologicalAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesCyprusDepressive DisorderFamilyFamily HealthFemaleHome NursingHumansMaleMiddle AgedCaregivers
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