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Situation of people providing support and care to someone with dementia
Situation unterstützender und pflegender Angehöriger von Menschen mit Demenz
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Deutsches Zentrum für Altersfragen
Abstract A growing number of Germans suffers from dementia and lots of them need help, support and care, which -in most of the cases- is provided at home by family members or other close people. And oftenly, the care of people suffering from dementia is described as a burden and stressful and as being connec... view more
A growing number of Germans suffers from dementia and lots of them need help, support and care, which -in most of the cases- is provided at home by family members or other close people. And oftenly, the care of people suffering from dementia is described as a burden and stressful and as being connected to the worsening of the physical and mental health of the carer. This study based upon data from the German Ageing Survey shows who in the second half of life is caring, to what extent and the consequences for the wellbeing and stress perception of the carers. It compares people caring for people with dementia to persons caring for non-dement persons.... view less
Keywords
social support; well-being; family member; care; Federal Republic of Germany; nursing care for the elderly; time expenditure; dementia
Classification
Gerontology
Free Keywords
DEAS 2020/21; Pflegesituation; Familiale Altenpflege; Care; Pflegende Angehörige; Subjective health
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
19 p.
Series
DZA aktuell, 04/2022 (English version)
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed