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- Family carers of individuals with dementia faced heightened challenges due to increased caregiving demands during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- A qualitative study explored the experiences of seven family carers, revealing feelings of burnout and the struggle to care effectively with limited resources.
- The findings emphasize the need for timely practical support for family carers to safeguard their well-being and prevent burnout.
Article Abstract
Family carers of people with dementia have reported increased caring demands during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore seven family carers' accounts of dementia caregiving one year into the COVID-19 pandemic in England in relation to carer resilience. Themes described the complex challenges of caring during the pandemic, with interviewees burned out and 'caring beyond capacity' due to unmet needs within the caring role, therein highlighting the limitations of building individual resilience only. Timely practical support for carers is essential to protect their well-being and to ward against the potential consequences of carer burnout.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7615928 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1332/239788221X16819328227036 | DOI Listing |
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