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O3‐01‐04: Why Aren't People with Young Onset Dementia and their Carers using Formal Services?
Author(s) -
Cations Monica,
Withall Adrienne,
White Fiona,
Trollor Julian N.,
Loy Clement,
Brodaty Henry,
Sachdev Perminder S.,
Gonski Peter,
Demirkol Apo,
Cumming Robert C.,
Draper Brian
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2016.06.509
Subject(s) - dementia , caregiver burden , medicine , functional impairment , service (business) , gerontology , psychology , psychiatry , disease , economy , pathology , economics
givers would report a high level of caregiver burden. The model explained 50% of the variance in the high Zarit scores and correctly classified 83% of cases. In particular, caregivers for individuals with YOD were almost 3 times more likely to experience high levels of caregiver burden. Conclusions: Intervention programs with strategies that provide comprehensive support for caregivers of YOD should be a priority in the holistic management of dementia.

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