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Depressive Symptoms Among Caregivers of Older Adults With Both Diabetes and Functional Limitations and Moderation by Caregiver Expressive Social Support.

Ha-Linh QuachAbhijit VisariaMarjolein Memelink IversenRahul Malhotra
Published in: The science of diabetes self-management and care (2024)
Family caregivers of older adults with functional limitations and diabetes have a higher depressive symptoms score. However, enhancing caregiver expressive social support could mitigate this risk. Service providers should prioritize support for caregivers in such vulnerable situations and strive to enhance their expressive social support.
Keyphrases
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • palliative care
  • glycemic control
  • physical activity
  • sleep quality
  • mental health
  • adipose tissue
  • skeletal muscle