When primary and secondary caregivers disagree: predictors and psychosocial consequences

Article Abstract:

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.

Aged, Elderly, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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Positive aspects of caregiving as a moderator of treatment outcome over 12 months

Article Abstract:

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.

United States, Psychological aspects

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