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Which Is More Challenging? To Be An Alzheimer’s Patient, Or To Be A Caregiver For One

Journal: JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH (Vol.8, No. 3)

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Page : 1651-1656

Keywords : Alzheimer Disease; Caregivers; Dementia; Quality of Life; Stress Psychological;

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Abstract

The behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's disease impose a significant burden on the patient’s family and caregiver.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the health of individuals who care for Alzheimer’s patients by using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (WHOQoL-Bref) and the Caregiver Stress Scale, and also to evaluate the relationship between the health and demographic data of these caregivers.

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