Impact of Alzheimer's Disease on Caregivers in the United States.

Megan VuRohan K Mangal Thor Shiva SteadCarlos Lopez-OrtizLatha Ganti

Published in: Health psychology research (2022)

Although caregivers have support systems and found coping methods that would alleviate their burden of caring for a patient with AD, the clear negative impact AD has on caregivers affects their physical, mental, and social health. As there is currently no cure for AD, compassion and greater support for caregivers are necessary.

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