When primary and secondary caregivers disagree: predictors and psychosocial consequences
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Primary and secondary caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease substantially disagree in their perceptions about various caregiving domains. While the disagreement is less about patient problem behavior and primary caregiver strain, it is more about primary caregiver coping efficacy. Primary caregivers assisted by secondary caregivers with pessimistic views have less psychosocial distress than those with optimistic helpers. Female-female caregiving dyads exhibit strongest relationships of this kind.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 1996
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Positive aspects of caregiving as a moderator of treatment outcome over 12 months
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The extent to which the positive aspects of caregiving (PAC) that include satisfaction with and rewarding appraisals of caregiving can lessen the stress of caregiving and enhance emotional outcomes is examined.
Publication Name: Psychology and Aging
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0882-7974
Year: 2007
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