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"Please Don't Forget Us": A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Caregivers of Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Res Gerontol Nurs ; 15(5): 217-228, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2325834
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The current descriptive qualitative study explored the perceived impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on sleep disturbances and nighttime agitation; the reported use of antipsychotics and other sedating medications; and the overall well-being of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers. One investigator conducted in-depth, phone interviews with caregivers of nursing home residents with ADRD (four family caregivers [FCs], three nurse practitioners [NPs]) and seven FCs of older adults with ADRD who lived with them at home. Caregivers described multiple sleep disturbances. Nighttime agitation symptoms were perceived to continue or worsen, and sedating medications and nonpharmacological interventions were required. Adverse impacts on reported well-being were significant, and impacts were grouped into emotional, social, and physical themes. Caregivers said, "Please don't forget us," and requested telehealth support for those at home and technology and human resources for nursing homes to reduce adverse impacts. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 15(5), 217-228.].
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep Wake Disorders / Antipsychotic Agents / Alzheimer Disease / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Res Gerontol Nurs Journal subject: Nursing / Geriatrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sleep Wake Disorders / Antipsychotic Agents / Alzheimer Disease / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Res Gerontol Nurs Journal subject: Nursing / Geriatrics Year: 2022 Document Type: Article