Frailty, depressive symptoms and overload of elderly caregivers in a context of high social vulnerability

Conclusion: there was a correlation between frailty and depressive symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to approach the health professionals in order to identify early the frailty and depressive symptoms of elderly caregivers in order to avoid late interventions. Special attention should be given to caregivers inserted in contexts of high social vulnerability.
Source: Texto e Contexto - Enfermagem - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research