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Daily Experiences Of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Elizabeth Hahn
Daily Experiences Of Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Elizabeth Hahn
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Rationale and study aims: Persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) experience declines in everyday functioning and cognitive performance greater than what is experienced in normal aging but less than that of dementia. Daily stress and daily memory complaints associated with cognitive deficits may contribute to greater psychological distress in the day-to-day experiences of persons with MCI. However, research examining the occurrence of daily stressors, daily memory complaints and psychological distress in MCI is limited, and it is not clear how the daily processes of stress and affect in persons with MCI compare to cognitively healthy older adults. This dissertation examined …
Bereavement Outcomes Among Spousal Hospice Caregivers: The Role Of Rumination, Feelings Of Relief, And Perceived Suffering, Jessica Y. Allen
Bereavement Outcomes Among Spousal Hospice Caregivers: The Role Of Rumination, Feelings Of Relief, And Perceived Suffering, Jessica Y. Allen
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Background: The death of a spouse is among the most distressing life events faced by older adults and frequently follows long periods of providing extensive care and support. Although many spouses are resilient following loss, a number of bereaved spousal caregivers have poor psychological well-being and may benefit from clinical services. However, it can be difficult to determine who may most benefit from bereavement services and why some individuals are at greater risk for poor bereavement; thus, there is a need for greater understanding of the process of bereavement. Therefore, the purpose of this dissertation was to investigate a number …