Profiles of Alzheimer's caregivers in Spain: social, educational and laboral characteristics.

Manuel Ruiz-Adame ReinaMaría Carmen González-CamachoJosé Enrique Romero-GarcíaLuís María Sánchez-Reyes Fernández

Published in: Scandinavian journal of caring sciences (2017)

Being a caregiver implies limitations to entering the job market and for job promotion. There is a generational gap in the caregiver profile, and more and new support services will be needed. Policymakers should take those into account.

Keyphrases

healthcare
social support
mental health
primary care
palliative care
cognitive decline
health insurance
depressive symptoms