Background: The number of people living with dementia (PWD) is increasing worldwide,
corresponding with an increasing number of caregivers for PWD. This study aims to identify …

Purpose To classify and identify the main characteristics of the tools used in practice to
assess the impact of elderly caregiving on the informal carers' life. Methods A systematic …

This study was aimed to compare the health conditions and burden of formal and informal
caregivers of older adults. Cross-sectional and comparative study with a quantitative …

The prevalence of dementia in Latin America and the Caribbean is growing rapidly,
increasing the burden placed on caregivers. Exacerbated by fragile health-care systems …

Background Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency in older adults
worldwide. It is often accompanied by general psychological distress, such as depression …

Este estudo objetivou comparar as condições de saúde e a sobrecarga de cuidadores
formais e informais de idosos. Estudo observacional, seccional, comparativo com coleta em …

There are gaps in knowledge regarding how the family caregiver deals with the burden of
caring for elderly people with dementia. Objective: To evaluate the family caregivers' …

A finalidade deste estudo foi identificar a dependência funcional de idosos e a sobrecarga
do cuidador. Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico e transversal realizado em 2009 com 574 …

Objective: to ascertain the association between the social support and the quality of life of
relative caregivers of elderly dependents at home. Method: a cross-sectional study …

Objective: to analyze the profile of a population of caregivers from a city in a rural area of the
state of São Paulo, Brazil, and identify their health complaints and the characteristics of care …