Psychology and aging
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Psychology and aging · Dec 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialPositive aspects of caregiving and adaptation to bereavement.
This study examined how positive aspects of caregiving affect adaptation to bereavement among older adults who cared for a family member with dementia. The sample consisted of 217 caregivers who were part of the Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health Study. ⋯ This effect was particularly strong for the relation between benefit and grief. Results demonstrate the importance of studying both positive and negative aspects of caregiving and their relation to bereavement outcomes.