• Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jun 2004

    Social factors and depression in carers of people with dementia.

    • Allyson Waite, Paul Bebbington, Martin Skelton-Robinson, and Martin Orrell.
    • Epping Forest Day Unit, Rectory Lane Health Centre, Loughton, Essex, UK.
    • Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2004 Jun 1; 19 (6): 582-7.

    BackgroundResearch has highlighted the influence of psychosocial factors on the wellbeing of carers of people with dementia. This study aimed to investigate the interrelationships between life events, depression and social support in carers of people with dementia.MethodParticipants were 72 carers of people with dementia. They were interviewed using the Bedford College Life Events and Difficulties Schedule and the Geriatric Depression Scale.ResultsThe results showed that 31 (43%) of carers were depressed. Factors associated with depression in carers were a lack of confiding relationship, depression in the person with dementia, and living with the person with dementia.ConclusionsCarers of people with dementia appear more vulnerable to depression in the context of the caring experience rather than threatening life events.Copyright 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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