High Burden among Older Family Caregivers is Associated with High Prevalence of Symptoms: Data from the Swedish Study "Good Aging in Skåne (GÅS)".

Henrik EkströmNathalie Lundholm AuojaSölve ElmståhlLena Sandin Wranker

Published in: Journal of aging research (2020)

Depressive and tension-related symptoms were more common in caregivers, especially in high-burden caregivers. High-burden caregivers might be at a risk of adverse mental health, and this highlights the need to offer proper support to these groups.

Keyphrases

mental health
palliative care
risk factors
machine learning
physical activity
big data
stress induced