DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-po263 ISSN: 0272-9490
Caregivers of Persons With Dementia Report Poorer Physical & Mental Health
Elicia Cruz, David Levine- Occupational Therapy
Abstract
Date Presented 04/22/2023
This study examined the mental and physical health of caregivers (CGs) of persons with dementia, revealing that CGs reported more days of poor health than non-CGs. The study suggests the need for screening and health promotion for CGs.
Primary Author and Speaker: Elicia Cruz
Additional Authors and Speakers: David Levine