Caregiving-Related Depression Increases Neuroinflammation in Spousal Caregivers to Individuals with Cognitive Impairment: A Longitudinal Study.

So Yeon JeonHee Won YangBo Ran SonJimin BaekJeong Lan Kim

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)

The psychological stress experienced by SCGs while caring for partners with cognitive impairment actively contributes to neuroinflammation, a well-known risk factor for various diseases. This study emphasizes the need to address psychological stress experienced by older adult caregivers.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
palliative care
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
lipopolysaccharide induced
lps induced
inflammatory response
community dwelling
hepatitis c virus
young adults
human immunodeficiency virus
childhood cancer
blood brain barrier
subarachnoid hemorrhage