Family members are the primary source of support for older adults with chronic illness and
disability. Thousands of published empirical studies and dozens of reviews have …

Objective: Informal caregivers (ICs) are relatives, friends, and partners who have a
significant relationship with and provide assistance (ie, physical, emotional) to a patient with …

Unlike professional caregivers such as physicians and nurses, informal caregivers, typically
family members or friends, provide care to individuals with a variety of conditions including …

Psychological stress has adverse effects on various human diseases, including those of the
cardiovascular system. However, the mechanisms by which stress influences disease …

Background Dementia in the oldest-old is projected to increase exponentially as is the
burden of their caregivers who may experience unique challenges and suffering. Thus, we …

Background: Chronic stress negatively affects health and well-being. A growing population
of informal dementia caregivers experience chronic stress associated with extraordinary …

Purpose A growing number of studies have explored the psychosocial burden experienced
by cancer caregivers, but less attention has been given to the psychophysiological impact of …

Objectives: To quantitatively review the literature comparing depressed mood, anxiety and
psychological distress in caregivers (CGs) of older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) with …

This chapter examines the multiple and evolving roles of caregivers of older adults and the
impact of assuming these roles on caregivers' health and well-being. It describes caregiver …

Background: Caregivers play a major role in the care of patients with dementia and are
themselves at higher risk of disease. Objectives: We investigate which factors are associated …