Former dementia caregivers' high and low point narratives: what is remembered, and how is it shared?

CONCLUSION: Themes across high and low point narratives encompassed relational issues, how caregiving shaped the caregiver's self-efficacy, and factors that made navigating caregiving easier or more difficult. Both high point and low point narration often involved describing positive aspects of caregiving (PAC). Narrative elaborations may be used by former caregivers to engage in deeper evaluation of their caregiving experiences. We consider how psychotherapeutic techniques can help former caregivers reframe maladaptive narratives, supporting their mental health.PMID:37712688 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2256252

Source: Aging and Mental Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tara D Matta-Singh Shubam Sharma Talha Ali Amanda Piechota Anissa Abboud Terri Fried Joan K Monin Emily L Mroz Source Type: research