Voices of Alzheimer Caregivers on Positive Aspects of Caregiving

Cheng, Sheung‐Tak; P M Mak, Emily; W. L. Lau, Rosanna; S. S. Ng, N.; C. W. Lam, Linda

doi:10.1093/geront/gnu118

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Voices of Alzheimer Caregivers on Positive Aspects of Caregiving

Published in The Gerontologist • Jan 21, 2015

Authors:

Sheung‐Tak Cheng

Emily P M Mak

Rosanna W. L. Lau

Abstract

PURPOSE: To discover positive gains as constructed by family caregivers of relatives with Alzheimer's disease. DESIGN AND METHODS: Fifty-seven Hong Kong Chinese primary caregivers provided 669 diary recordings over an 8-week period, describing daily events and experiences in which positive gains wer...

Subject

Feeling

Gratification

Cognitive reframing

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