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A Psychoeducational Support Group For Family Caregivers Of Elders With Major Neurocognitive Disorder/ Dementia, Brooke D. Katz
A Psychoeducational Support Group For Family Caregivers Of Elders With Major Neurocognitive Disorder/ Dementia, Brooke D. Katz
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Background: Dementia is a major public health problem impacting an estimated 65.7 million people worldwide by 2030. It primarily occurs in the elderly population (over age 65) and also affects family caregivers, who often experience significant stress and burden. A psychoeducational support group may be an easy and cost-effective solution to caregiver stress and financial burden.
Objective: To determine whether or not there is an effect on self-reported stress and burden on family caregivers of elders with dementia (EWD) of a voluntary psychoeducational support group in the setting of Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Nursing led by a psychiatric …