Characteristics of Informal Caregivers and Social Participation of People With Dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Social participation is associated with increased quality of life and well-being but declines following the onset of dementia. Informal caregivers may facilitate social participation among people with dementia. This study aims to identify characteristics of informal caregivers associated with social participation of people with dementia in valued activities.

Research design and methods

This cross-sectional study used data from the 2011, 2015, and 2017 National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) and the National Study of Caregiving. NHATS respondents with possible or probable dementia and an informal caregiver were included (N = 1,060). Respondents were asked whether they participated in each of 5 social activities during the past month. Valued ac

SUBMITTER: Palaza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11398914 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature