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ArticleAlzheimer disease and associated disorders

A Comprehensive Model of Factors Associated With Capability to "Live Well" for Family Caregivers of People Living With Mild-to-Moderate Dementia: Findings From the IDEAL Study.

Linda Clare, Yu-Tzu Wu, Catherine Quinn, Ian R Jones, Christina R Victor, Sharon M Nelis, Anthony Martyr, Rachael Litherland, James A Pickett, John V Hindle and 12 more

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22 authors.

Linda ClareCentre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH), School of Psychology.
Yu-Tzu WuCentre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH), School of Psychology.
Catherine QuinnCentre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH), School of Psychology.
Ian R JonesWales Institute for Social and Economic Research, Data, and Methods, Cardiff University, Cardiff.
Christina R VictorCollege of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London.
Sharon M NelisCentre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH), School of Psychology.
Anthony MartyrCentre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH), School of Psychology.
Rachael LitherlandInnovations in Dementia, Exeter.
James A PickettAlzheimer's Society.
John V HindleDepartment of Care for the Elderly, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Llandudno.
Roy W JonesRICE (The Research Institute for the Care of Older People), Bath.
Martin KnappPersonal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Michael D KopelmanDepartments of Psychological Medicine.
Robin G MorrisPsychology, King's College London, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, London.
Jennifer M RustedSchool of Psychology, University of Sussex, Brighton.
Jeanette M ThomSchool of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Ruth A LamontCentre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH), School of Psychology.
Catherine HendersonPersonal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science.
Isla RipponCollege of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London.
Alexandra HillmanWales Institute for Social and Economic Research, Data, and Methods, Cardiff University, Cardiff.
Fiona E Matthews
IDEAL Study Team

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionUnderstanding key influences on outcomes for caregivers of people with dementia is hampered by inconsistent conceptualization and measurement of outcomes and limited evidence about the relative impact of different variables. We aimed to address these issues.

methodsWe analyzed data from 1283 caregivers of community-dwelling individuals with mild-to-moderate dementia in the Improving the experience of Dementia and Enhancing Active Life cohort study. We generated a "living well" latent factor from measures of quality of life, satisfaction with life, and well-being. We used structural equation modelling to derive latent variables for 7 domains reflecting caregivers' perceptions of their personal resources and experiences, and to examine the associations with caregivers' perceptions of their capability to "live well."

resultsThe domain of psychological characteristics and psychological health was most strongly related to living well [2.53; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.08-2.97], followed by physical fitness and physical health (1.48; 95% CI, 1.04-1.91) and experiencing caregiving (1.34; 95% CI, 0.99-1.70). Social capitals, assets and resources (0.68; 95% CI, 0.35-1.00) and relationship with the person with dementia (-0.22; 95% CI, -0.41 to -0.03) had smaller, significant associations. Social location (0.28; 95% CI, -0.33 to 0.89) and managing everyday life with dementia (0.06; 95% CI, -0.15 to 0.28) were not significantly associated with living well. DISCUSSION: These findings demonstrate the importance of supporting caregivers' psychological and physical health and their ability to develop and maintain positive coping strategies, as well as enabling them to maintain vital social capitals, assets and resources.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAgedAged, 80 and overCaregiversCohort StudiesDementiaFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedPhysical FitnessQuality of LifeSocial SupportSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited Kingdom

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PMCPMC6416095

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