The psychosocial burden on spouses of the elderly with stroke, dementia and Parkinson's disease

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Authors

Bente Thommessen · Oslo University Hospital

Dag Aarsland · Stavanger University Hospital

Anne Brækhus

Anne Rita Øksengaard · Oslo University Hospital

Knut Engedal

Knut Laake · Oslo University Hospital

Abstract

Spouses caring for patients with dementia, stroke and Parkinson's disease perceive a similar type and level of psychosocial burden, independent of the disease. The cognitive functioning of the patient is a particularly important factor in this, especially when caring for patients with stroke or Parkinson's disease.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Family Support in Illness Family Caregiving in Mental Illness

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 78-84

DOI: 10.1002/gps.524

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