Lonely in a Crowd: Social Isolation Profiles and Caregiver Burden Among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment.

Pildoo SungJune May-Ling LeeAngelique Chan

Published in: Journal of aging and health (2022)

Caregivers who feel "lonely in a crowd" are vulnerable to caregiving stress and burden. Tailored interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, are needed to reduce the loneliness of moderately connected caregivers.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
cognitive impairment
palliative care
physical activity
healthcare
mental health
risk factors
obsessive compulsive disorder
social support
smoking cessation
middle aged
deep brain stimulation