Experiences of psychological interventions in neurodegenerative diseases: a systematic review and thematic synthesis

C Pinto, AWA Geraghty, C McLoughlin… - Health psychology …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Psychological interventions for managing emotional distress in
neurodegenerative diseases are needed, but progressive worsening of symptoms and …

Effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions for people with dementia and their families: a systematic review

E Shoesmith, AW Griffiths, C Sass, D Charura - Ageing & Society, 2022 - cambridge.org
As there is currently no cure for dementia, providing psycho-social support is imperative.
Counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions offer a way to provide individualised …

Psychosocial factors related to adverse outcomes in heart failure caregivers: a structural equation modeling analysis

LJ Graven, A Azuero, L Abbott… - Journal of Cardiovascular …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background Heart failure (HF) caregivers experience increased demands and burden.
Social support and problem solving may influence the effect of these variables on caregiver …

The Alter program: A nurse-led, dementia-friendly program for African American faith communities and families living with dementia

F Epps, M Moore, M Chester, J Gore… - Nursing …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Dementia is a stigmatizing condition requiring enhanced awareness and understanding.
Churches are a trusted source of support for African Americans, a demographic …

“The world was shifting under our feet, so I turned to my devotionals as his dementia worsened”: The role of spirituality as a co** mechanism for family caregivers of …

B Fife, L Brooks-Cleator, JP Lewis - Journal of Religion, Spirituality …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Providing direct care for an individual with Alzheimer's Disease and related
dementias (ADRD) is a source of chronic stress for caregivers. Spirituality and religion are …

Caring for a family member with early stage Alzheimer's disease: Caregiver perceptions, connections, and relational dynamics with the sacred

JS McGee, DR Myers, R Meraz… - Journal of religion …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Researchers have conceptualized spirituality as the search for or connection with the sacred–
or that which is considered blessed, holy, or revered by each individual. Some perceive the …

Perceived benefit or burden? How positive and negative spiritual/religious co** impacts family caregivers of people with dementia

EC Polson, DR Myers, AM McClellan… - Journal of Religion …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Spiritual/religious co** can be a significant resource for individuals and families who are
caring for a loved one with dementia. Little is known, however, about how different forms of …

Does the tough stuff make us stronger? Spiritual co** in Family caregivers of persons with early-stage dementia

JS McGee, M Davie, R Meraz, D Myers, SC Boddie - Religions, 2022 - mdpi.com
Spiritual co** may be conceptualized as relying upon spiritual beliefs, practices and/or
relationships as an aspect of navigating stressful or traumatic experiences. There is …

Vigilance, risk, and service use among caregivers of people living with dementia

BR McCann, KA Roberto, R Blieszner, J Savla… - …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The purpose of this investigation was to understand the dynamics among
dementia caregiving, vigilance, and home and community-based service use. Methods This …

Transforming the narrative of aging and dementia in faith communities: toward a new paradigm of inclusion

BV Garrison - Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
This conceptual paper will examine the role of faith communities in promoting inclusivity of
persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers. It will review the context for the …