Caregivers of Elderly with Dementia in Shanghai
- VernacularTitle:上海老年期痴呆照护者身心状况分析
- Author:
Huijiong YU
;
Jun LV
;
Xinwei YAO
;
Yun ZHANG
;
Haibo XUE
;
Yin LIU
;
Min JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
elderly, dementia, caregivers, analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(6):519-521
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
ObjectiveTo analyze burden and tolerance of caregivers of elders with dementia in Shanghai.MethodsOn the basis of surveyed before, total 1271 caregivers of elders with dementia were investigated with the questionnaire that concerned the demographic characteristics, influence on body, psychology, life and tolerance.ResultsNearly 60% of the caregivers felt stress, nearly 40% of the caregivers thought that mental pressure had a negative impact on their health as a result of caring patients. Most of the caregivers responded with tolerance to non-adaptive behavior.ConclusionDementia caregivers are old, the burden is heavy. It is necessary to establish a social support system for elderly with dementia as soon as possible.
