Dyadic perspectives on loneliness and social isolation among people with dementia and spousal carers: findings from the IDEAL programme
This study aims to investigate the impact of self and partner experiences of loneliness and social isolation on life satisfaction in people with dementia and their spousal carers.METHODS: We used data from 1042 dementia caregiving dyads in the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) programme cohort. Loneliness was measured using the six-item De Jong Gierveld loneliness scale and social isolation using the six-item Lubben Social Network Scale. Data were analysed using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model framework.RESULTS: Self-rated loneliness was associated with poorer life satisfaction ...
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Isla Rippon Christina R Victor Anthony Martyr Fiona E Matthews Catherine Quinn Jennifer M Rusted Roy W Jones Rachel Collins Jayden van Horik Claire Pentecost Louise Allan Linda Clare IDEAL Programme Team Source Type: research
Dyadic perspectives on loneliness and social isolation among people with dementia and spousal carers: findings from the IDEAL programme
This study aims to investigate the impact of self and partner experiences of loneliness and social isolation on life satisfaction in people with dementia and their spousal carers.METHODS: We used data from 1042 dementia caregiving dyads in the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life (IDEAL) programme cohort. Loneliness was measured using the six-item De Jong Gierveld loneliness scale and social isolation using the six-item Lubben Social Network Scale. Data were analysed using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model framework.RESULTS: Self-rated loneliness was associated with poorer life satisfaction ...
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Isla Rippon Christina R Victor Anthony Martyr Fiona E Matthews Catherine Quinn Jennifer M Rusted Roy W Jones Rachel Collins Jayden van Horik Claire Pentecost Louise Allan Linda Clare IDEAL Programme Team Source Type: research
Dyadic loneliness, age, and cognitive functioning among midlife and older Black couples
Conclusion: Findings indicate that loneliness has dyadic consequences for cognitive functioning among older Black couples, but that context is crucial for determining who is at greatest risk of harmful repercussions from a partner's loneliness.PMID:38047614 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288862 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey E Stokes Heather Farmer Source Type: research
Dyadic loneliness, age, and cognitive functioning among midlife and older Black couples
Conclusion: Findings indicate that loneliness has dyadic consequences for cognitive functioning among older Black couples, but that context is crucial for determining who is at greatest risk of harmful repercussions from a partner's loneliness.PMID:38047614 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288862 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey E Stokes Heather Farmer Source Type: research
Dyadic loneliness, age, and cognitive functioning among midlife and older Black couples
Conclusion: Findings indicate that loneliness has dyadic consequences for cognitive functioning among older Black couples, but that context is crucial for determining who is at greatest risk of harmful repercussions from a partner's loneliness.PMID:38047614 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288862 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey E Stokes Heather Farmer Source Type: research
Dyadic loneliness, age, and cognitive functioning among midlife and older Black couples
Conclusion: Findings indicate that loneliness has dyadic consequences for cognitive functioning among older Black couples, but that context is crucial for determining who is at greatest risk of harmful repercussions from a partner's loneliness.PMID:38047614 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288862 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey E Stokes Heather Farmer Source Type: research
Dyadic loneliness, age, and cognitive functioning among midlife and older Black couples
Conclusion: Findings indicate that loneliness has dyadic consequences for cognitive functioning among older Black couples, but that context is crucial for determining who is at greatest risk of harmful repercussions from a partner's loneliness.PMID:38047614 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288862 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey E Stokes Heather Farmer Source Type: research
Dyadic loneliness, age, and cognitive functioning among midlife and older Black couples
Conclusion: Findings indicate that loneliness has dyadic consequences for cognitive functioning among older Black couples, but that context is crucial for determining who is at greatest risk of harmful repercussions from a partner's loneliness.PMID:38047614 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288862 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jeffrey E Stokes Heather Farmer Source Type: research
Burden and positive aspects of caregiving: cluster profiles of dementia caregiving experiences
CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that burden and positive aspects of caregiving do not simultaneously present in caregivers at high levels. Supportive caregiver interventions might be tailored to profiles demonstrated here. Future research should investigate other potential contributors to experiences of burden and positive aspects of caregiving.PMID:38038391 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288870 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elizabeth Cousins-Whitus Karlee Patrick John Martin Jennifer Drost Christopher Was Mary Beth Spitznagel Source Type: research
'It's a lonely journey': caregiving experiences and psychosocial distress among Chinese American dementia family caregivers
CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that Chinese American dementia caregivers, especially those with limited English proficiency, experience elevated psychosocial distress, which was aggravated by the barriers to social support and health services due to their immigrant and minority status. Culturally appropriate targeted intervention is urgently needed for this underserved and vulnerable population.PMID:38038630 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2285918 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Y Alicia Hong Kang Shen Hae-Ra Han Van Ta Park Huixing Kate Lu Carol Cleaveland Source Type: research
Burden and positive aspects of caregiving: cluster profiles of dementia caregiving experiences
CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that burden and positive aspects of caregiving do not simultaneously present in caregivers at high levels. Supportive caregiver interventions might be tailored to profiles demonstrated here. Future research should investigate other potential contributors to experiences of burden and positive aspects of caregiving.PMID:38038391 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288870 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elizabeth Cousins-Whitus Karlee Patrick John Martin Jennifer Drost Christopher Was Mary Beth Spitznagel Source Type: research
'It's a lonely journey': caregiving experiences and psychosocial distress among Chinese American dementia family caregivers
CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that Chinese American dementia caregivers, especially those with limited English proficiency, experience elevated psychosocial distress, which was aggravated by the barriers to social support and health services due to their immigrant and minority status. Culturally appropriate targeted intervention is urgently needed for this underserved and vulnerable population.PMID:38038630 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2285918 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Y Alicia Hong Kang Shen Hae-Ra Han Van Ta Park Huixing Kate Lu Carol Cleaveland Source Type: research
Burden and positive aspects of caregiving: cluster profiles of dementia caregiving experiences
CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that burden and positive aspects of caregiving do not simultaneously present in caregivers at high levels. Supportive caregiver interventions might be tailored to profiles demonstrated here. Future research should investigate other potential contributors to experiences of burden and positive aspects of caregiving.PMID:38038391 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2288870 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elizabeth Cousins-Whitus Karlee Patrick John Martin Jennifer Drost Christopher Was Mary Beth Spitznagel Source Type: research
'It's a lonely journey': caregiving experiences and psychosocial distress among Chinese American dementia family caregivers
CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that Chinese American dementia caregivers, especially those with limited English proficiency, experience elevated psychosocial distress, which was aggravated by the barriers to social support and health services due to their immigrant and minority status. Culturally appropriate targeted intervention is urgently needed for this underserved and vulnerable population.PMID:38038630 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2285918 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Y Alicia Hong Kang Shen Hae-Ra Han Van Ta Park Huixing Kate Lu Carol Cleaveland Source Type: research
Relationship between health-related quality of life, depression, and anxiety in older primary care patients and their family members
CONCLUSION: Results from this study reveal that many dyads experience covarying health status (e.g. depression, anxiety) even prior to entering a caregiving situation.PMID:38019031 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2285499 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nicole R Fowler Anthony J Perkins Seho Park Matthew W Schroeder Malaz A Boustani Katharine J Head Tamilyn Bakas Source Type: research
