Caregiver stress linked to cognitive decline in elderly patients

A large study finds that the emotional burden caregivers experience correlates with worse cognitive outcomes for seniors in their care—but positive caregiver experiences show the opposite effect. The finding suggests that caregiver wellbeing programs may be as important as medical interventions for protecting elderly cognition, with implications for long-term care facilities and health system design.

Originaltitel: How both positive and burdensome caregiver experiences are associated with care recipient cognitive performance: Evidence from the National Health and Aging Trends Study and National Study of Caregiving