P1-665: SELF-PERCEPTION OF HEALTH, PARENT-CHILD CAREGIVER RELATIONSHIP QUALITY, SATISFACTION WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIP RELATIONSHIPS: PREDICTORS OF LIFE SATISFACTION AND DEPRESSION IN BRAZILIAN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE CAREGIVERS

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (7S_Part_11) ◽  
pp. P598-P598
Author(s):  
Deusivania Vieira da Silva Falcao ◽  
Daniel L. Paulson ◽  
Manuel J. Herrera ◽  
Carolina Irurita
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Caregiver Relationship ◽  
Perception Of Health ◽  
Child Caregiver ◽  
Parent Child

Visual Communication to Improve Relationship Quality in Spousal Caregivers of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease

2019 ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Nola Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Art Therapy ◽  
Visual Communication ◽  
Spousal Caregivers ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Couple Dynamics ◽  
Therapy Interventions

The study investigated the effectiveness of an art therapy intervention in improving relationship quality of spousal caregivers and their spouses with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Two single case studies were conducted, each composed of a caregiver and spouse with AD. Intervention consisted of three art therapy sessions based on visual communication, or the mutual creation of artwork. Relationship quality was measured throughout the study using clinical notes, pretest and posttest, and caregiver daily reports of positive interactions with their spouse. Couple dynamics were found to influence how positively each art therapy directive was viewed; however, both caregivers noted valuing art therapy interventions for providing recreation and socialization. The intervention resulted in increased positive interactions in both case studies.

scholarly journals Social support as a mediator variable of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction in a sample of Saudi caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 1053-1053 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shatha Jamil Khusaifan ◽  
Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
King Abdulaziz University ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediator Variable ◽  
Made In

The authors would like to apologise for an error made in the acknowledgement of the above mentioned article.In the acknowledgement section of the article, paragraph ‘This project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, under grant no. (G-282/ 724246/1436). The authors, therefore, acknowledge with thanks DSR for technical and financial support’.Should read:This project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, under grant no. (G-282-246-36). The authors, therefore, acknowledge with thanks DSR for technical and financial support’.

Social support as a mediator variable of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction in a sample of Saudi caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shatha Jamil Khusaifan ◽  
Mogeda El Sayed El Keshky
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Informal Social Support ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mediator Variable

ABSTRACTBackground:Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease (AD) is very challenging. Social support may play a crucial role in helping caregivers to adapt better to their caregiving role. The aim of this study is to explore the role of social support as a moderator variable of the relationship between depression and life satisfaction in caregivers for patients with AD in Saudi Arabia.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, 122 caregivers for patients with AD completed questionnaires assessing informal social support, depressive symptoms, and general life satisfaction.Results:The demographic characteristics showed that 79% (n = 96) of caregivers were females and between the ages of 20 and 50. Higher levels of social support positively correlated with reported higher levels of life satisfaction (r = 0.483, p < 0.001). Depression was negatively correlated with social support (r = −0.418, p < 0.001) and life satisfaction scores (r = −0.553, p = < 0.001). Social support was found to be a partial mediator variable, mediating approximately 23.05% of the total effect of depression on life satisfaction (Sobel = −3.065, p = 0.002).Conclusion:Informal social support can act as a mediator variable in the relationship of depression and life satisfaction in caregivers of AD patients. Improving the informal social support networks may help in coping with caregiving burden and better quality of life.

scholarly journals Association between Income and Self-Perception of Health with Life Satisfaction of life of seniors in Corresidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 278-283
Author(s):  
Larissa dos Anjos Santos ◽  
Talita Santos Oliveira Sampaio ◽  
Rosangêla Souza Lessa ◽  
Jamille dos Anjos Brito ◽  
Alba Benemérita Alves Vilela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Perception Of Health

scholarly journals Meaning in life matters for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease in residential care: associations with life satisfaction and depressive symptoms

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 607-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Dewitte ◽  
Mathieu Vandenbulcke ◽  
Jessie Dezutter
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Presence Of Meaning

ABSTRACTObjectives:To examine whether previously established associations between experiences of meaning in life on the one hand and life satisfaction and depressive symptoms on the other hand are transferable to a population of older residential care residents with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).Design:Cross-sectional study using questionnaires administered in a structured interview format.Setting:Nine residential care settings in Flanders, Belgium.Participants:Convenience sample of 138 older adults (+65) living in residential care with a diagnosis of AD.Measurements:Meaning in life was measured using the Presence of Meaning (PoM) subscale of the Meaning in Life Questionnaire-Short Form, life satisfaction was measured using the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), depressive symptoms were measured using a five-item short form of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and general cognitive status was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).Results:Controlling for demographic variables (age, sex, and marital status) and cognitive status, meaning in life scores were positively predictive of life satisfaction scores and negatively predictive of depressive symptoms. Post-hoc analyses suggested a possible interaction between meaning in life and cognitive status in predicting both outcomes of psychological functioning (GDS and SWLS).Conclusion:The presence of meaning in life is related to important well-being outcomes for older adults with AD living in residential care. More awareness for the importance of existential themes and interventions fostering meaning might be warranted for this population.

Visual Communication to Improve Relationship Quality in Spousal Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-111
Author(s):  
Nola Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Relationship Quality ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Art Therapy ◽  
Visual Communication ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Spousal Caregivers ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Couple Dynamics

The study investigated the effectiveness of an art therapy intervention in improving relationship quality of spousal caregivers and their spouses with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Two single case studies were conducted, each composed of a caregiver and spouse with AD. Intervention consisted of three art therapy sessions based on visual communication, or the mutual creation of artwork. Relationship quality was measured throughout the study using clinical notes, pretest and posttest, and caregiver daily reports of positive interactions with their spouse. Couple dynamics were found to influence how positively each art therapy directive was viewed; however, both caregivers noted valuing art therapy interventions for providing recreation and socialization. The intervention resulted in increased positive interactions in both case studies.

scholarly journals Alzheimer's disease: some pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to correcting neuropsychiatric disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. G. Mendelevich
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Disorders ◽  
Pharmacological Interventions ◽  
Caregiver Relationship ◽  
Line Therapy ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Pharmacological Correction

Today, there is no reliable pharmacological correction of dementia, despite its high prevalence worldwide. The clinical presentation of Alzheimer's disease at one or another stage is accompanied by neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs) in addition to cognitive defect. The intensity and range of NPDs are different. The possibilities of drug therapy for NPDs are demonstrated. The role of akatinol memantine in correcting a number of psychological and behavioral disorders is highlighted. Biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors are identified among those that contribute to or provoke the development of NPDs. Knowledge of the triggers of mental disorders makes it possible to prevent and thereby reduce or eliminate NPDs. Special emphasis is laid on the patient-caregiver relationship. In recent years, non-pharmacological interventions have been increasingly used as priority-line therapy for NPDs. There are data on main methods for non-pharmacological correction and on the efficiency of their application.

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