Longitudinal effects of ambivalent and guilt feelings on dementia family caregivers' depressive symptoms.

Andrés Losada Brent T Mausbach Rosa Romero-Moreno Javier Olazarán Cristina Huertas-Domingo Jose Adrián Fernandes-Pires Samara Barrera-Caballero Laura Gallego-Alberto Natalia Martín-María Javier Olazarán-Rodríguez Maria Márquez-González

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024)

Caregivers' ambivalent and guilt feelings are significant predictors of caregivers' mental health. Caregivers may significantly benefit from early detection of ambivalent and guilt feelings and preventive strategies targeting triggers associated with ambivalent and guilt symptoms.

Keyphrases

palliative care
mental health
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
cognitive impairment
social support
cross sectional
cancer therapy
physical activity