Management and Care for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers: Findings From an Italian National Survey on Caregivers and Services Use.

ABSTRACT: Increasing life expectancy will lead to more people living with dementia (PLwD) and, consequently, more caregivers experiencing burden. Caregivers burden is influenced by characteristics of both PLwD and caregivers themselves, as well as healthcare services organisation. The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures implemented in Italy worsened PLwD and their caregivers' well-being. Recognising the importance of understanding the profiles and care needs of PLwD and their caregivers, a national survey was conducted within the Italian Fund for Alzheimer's and Dementias to investigate the sociodemographic characteristics of PLwD caregivers and their care recipients in Italy. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of Italian caregivers of PLwD, their use of services, and satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Paggetti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12370575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature