Bibliographic Details
| Summary: | This study addresses the experiences of informal caregivers caring for elderly family members with Alzheimer's disease (AD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study includes a sample of eight informal caregivers who were evaluated through a semi-structured interview six months after the death of a loved one they cared for. A thematic content analysis was applied to the interviews and yielded two higher-order domains: (1) Experiencing the AD and the death of a family member and (2) The grieving process during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results provide valuable insights into family caregivers' experiences regarding the profound emotional impact of caregiving and grief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers maintain their identity even after loss, underscoring the enduring impact of caregiving. The identity as a caregiver impacted coping and grief responses, highlighting the need for tailored interventions. |
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| Main Authors: | Brito, Laura |
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| Other Authors: | Bernardo, Ana Cristina; Leite, Ângela; Pereira, M. Graça |
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| Subject: | Alzheimer disease Caregiving COVID-19 Grief End-of-Life |
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| Year: | 2024 |
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| Country: | Portugal |
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| Document type: | article |
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| Access type: | open access |
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| Associated institution: | Universidade do Minho |
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| Language: | English |
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| Origin: | RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho |
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