Caregivers of relatives with dementia: experiences encompassing social support and bereavement
- Författare
- Almberg BE, Grafström M, Winblad B.
- Titel
- Caregivers of relatives with dementia: experiences encompassing social support and bereavement
- Utgivningsår
- 2000
- Tidskrift
- Aging & Mental Health
- Volym
- 4
- Häfte
- 1
- Sidor
- 82-89
- Sammanfattning
Caregivers who suffer grief after the death of a family member with dementia have received little attention in research. In this Swedish study, 30 caregivers were interviewed less than 6 months after the death of a family member with dementia. The study explored the caregivers' experiences of bereavement and social support in two stages: during the caregiving period and following death, and examined any links between the two stages. Findings showed that a central dynamic in caregiver bereavement seemed to be the support experienced, as well as the possibility of having continued support from family and/or friends. Caregivers who reported more positive appraisals during the caregiver period were likely to feel relieved after the death of a relative. They also tended to be more satisfied with their social support. (AKM).