Neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia may predict caregiver burden: a Sicilian exploratory study

ConclusionOur results revealed that demented patients' behavioural problems are related to the level of caregiver burden and distress. Further investigations are needed to differentiate the present findings among dementia subtypes and to better evaluate the effect of caregivers' personal characteristics on their own burden.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Michele Torrisi, Maria C. De Cola, Angela Marra, Rosaria De Luca, Placido Bramanti, Rocco S. Calabrò Tags: Original Article Source Type: research