Health literacy and its correlates in informal caregivers of adults with memory loss
This secondary analysis examined health literacy among informal caregivers of community-dwelling older adults with memory loss and assessed correlates of caregiver health literacy using the Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Model. Caregiver health literacy (n = 91) was assessed by the Newest Vital Sign. Limited health literacy presented in 38.5% caregivers, with significantly low document literacy. Health literacy was associated bivariately with age, education, global cognitive function, executive function, and working memory (all ps
Source: Geriatric Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Yun Jiang, Susan M. Sereika, Jennifer H. Lingler, Lisa K. Tamres, Judith A. Erlen Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research