The Vulnerability of Older Informal Caregivers with Care Needs: Significance of Multidimensional Frailty

CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a particular vulnerable subpopulation of older ICs with care needs.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: It is essential for clinicians to be observant for unrecognized frailty and care needs in older ICs and to develop targeted intervention and prevention strategies.PMID:37791821 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2023.2264859

Source: Clinical Gerontologist - October 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Eveline Raemdonck Ellen Gorus Nico De Witte Source Type: research