Positive Aspects of Caregiving Are Associated With Lower Risk of Frailty and Sleep Disruption in the National Study of Caregiving.

Alexandra M V WennbergLoretta R AndersonLenis P Chen-EdinboroAnnachiara CagninLorenzo Pini

Published in: Innovation in aging (2022)

Caregiver burden was associated with increased frailty and sleep interruption. Positive emotions were associated with decreased frailty risk. Interventions aimed at reducing the burden and increasing positive emotions in caregivers may improve frailty outcomes.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
physical activity
palliative care
risk factors
depressive symptoms
weight loss