The Burden of Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia: An Integrative Review
Informal caregiving for individuals with dementia imposes a substantial burden, affecting mental and physical health and overall quality of life. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions, including mental health support, respite care, and policies addressing financial and social challenges. Future research should explore long-term caregiver outcomes and strategies to enhance resilience.
Authors
- Isabela Alicia Fink
- Gabriela Bezerra Sorato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5798-9689)
- Maria Fernanda Peruci Felippe
- Jessica Vargas Lopes
- Vitorio Serafim
- Laura Carolina Nardi Motta
- Ana Carolina Gomes Petry
- Daniel Pasini Gonçalves
- Matias Pinheiro de Macêdo Neto
- Morghana Machado da Rosa
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (BR)
- Universidade Luterana do Brasil (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Alzheimer s & Dementia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_107599
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00