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Prev Chronic Dis
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DeFries, Erin ; McGuire, Lisa C. ; Andresen, Elena M. ; Brumback, Babette A. ; Anderson, Lynda A. ;
DeFries, Erin ; McGuire, Lisa C. ; Andresen, Elena M. ; Brumback, Babette A. ; Anderson, Lynda A. ; Less -
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Introduction Because of the growing number of caregivers and the awareness of related health and quality-of-life issues, caregiving has emerged as an important public health issue. We examined the characteristics and caregiving experiences of caregivers of people with and without cognitive impairment. Methods Participants (n = 668) were adults who responded to the 2005 North Carolina Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Caregivers were people who provided regular care to a family member or friend aged 60 years or older either with or without cognitive impairment (ie, memory loss, confusion, or Alzheimer's disease). Results Demographic characteristics of caregivers of people with cognitive impairment were similar to those of caregivers of people without cognitive impairment. However, compared with caregivers of people without cognitive impairment, caregivers of people with cognitive impairment reported higher levels of disability, were more likely to be paid, and provided care for a longer duration. Care recipients with cognitive impairment were more likely than care recipients without cognitive impairment to be older, have dementia or confusion, and need assistance with memory and learning. Conclusion State-level caregiving surveillance is vital in assessing and responding to the needs of the growing number of caregivers.
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Aged
Caregivers
Cognition Disorders
Data Collection
Dementia
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Status
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Original Research
Quality Of Health Care
Socioeconomic Factors

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Prev Chronic Dis. 6(2). ;
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Journal Article ;
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Preventing Chronic Disease
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