Depressive symptoms in individuals with family members requiring ADL assistance.
Junhyun KwonEun-Cheol ParkWoorim KimDong-Woo ChoiSung In JangPublished in: Environmental health and preventive medicine (2019)
The study results indicated higher depressive symptoms among those with family members requiring ADL assistance and those who care for such family members themselves. This suggests that an alternative to family caregiving is necessary, especially for the elderly, regardless of caregiver sex.