Specific effects of caring for a spouse with dementia: Differences in depressive symptoms between caregiver and non-caregiver spouses

Citation Adams, K. B. (2008). Specific effects of caring for a spouse with dementia: Differences in depressive symptoms between caregiver and non-caregiver spouses. International Psychogeratrics 20, 508-520.

Procedure Data were obtained from n=391 spouse caregivers and n=226 control participants

Outcomes Participants who were caregivers of a spouse with dementia had significantly more depressive symptoms than non caregiving married adults. Caregiver spouses experienced less hop for the future and less happiness and enjoyment in life than the non caregiving spouses.

Author Adams, K. B.