Factors Associated with the Caregivers ’ Desire to Institutionalize Persons with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Conclusion: Although no causality can be assumed, several practical recommendations can be suggested. First of all, these results reconfirm the importance of multicomponent strategies, especially support aimed at decreasing burden and in learning coping strategies. Also, CG might benefit from information about support options, such as respite care services. Finally, special attention should be given to older and working CG. In the latter, flexible and adaptive working conditions might alleviate burden and therefore reduce the DTI of the PWD.Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2018;46:298 –309
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research