P4-624: FALLS PREVENTION CONCERNS AMONG FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR RELATED DEMENTIAS

Factors influencing appraisal of upset in black caregivers of persons with Alzheimer disease and related dementias.

Black caregivers of persons with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) have demonstrated significantly lower levels of stress and burden than white caregivers, as measured by instruments that assess caregiving burden and stressfulness of specific problem behaviors. However, the reasons for reported differences are unclear and cannot be attributed solely to race. This descriptive study ...

Burden among family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes.

PURPOSE This article examines family caregiver burden after placement of a relative with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia in a nursing home. DESIGN AND METHODS A systems-oriented contextual approach was used to study burden in 276 family caregivers. RESULTS SAS PROC MIXED analysis showed burden to be associated with caregiver age, length of time involved in caregiving, custodial un...

Stress among family caregivers of older persons in Singapore.

It is projected that, in the 21st century, the majority of the world's older people will be living in Asia. After Japan, Singapore is the most rapidly aging country in Asia. With an increasing life expectancy, many older persons will require health and instrumental care during later life stages. In Singapore, close to 95% of older people co-reside with family members, highlighting the importanc...

Falls Prevention for Older Persons

Effectiveness of interventions to prevent falls in people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

A systematic review was conducted to determine the effectiveness of interventions to prevent falls in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias. Twelve research reports met inclusion criteria. Studies reported on three types of intervention: (1) exercise- and motor-based interventions, (2) nursing staff-directed interventions, and (3) multidisciplinary interventions. Strategies...