Many neurological disorders like traumatic brain injury (TBI), dementia and Parkinson’s disease, are associated with chronic impairment in physical and mental dependence and activities of daily living. The level of dependence and need for care depends upon the diagnosis, severity of the condition and presence of behavioral or psychiatric issues. A concept in the scientific literature, caregiver burden, is used to describe a number of factors associated with the caregiving experience, stress and possibly burnout. This is an important concept to understand, especially for those providing care to older adults diagnosed with neurological disorders.Read the article → [ Ссылка ]

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