This article reviews the literature comparing depressed mood, anxiety and psychological distress in caregivers (CGs) of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) with non-caregivers (NCGs) Caregivers of patients with AD experience poor mental health in comparison to the general population, with female caregivers being disproportionately affected. Further exploration of the psychosocial variables that contribute to these group differences is needed to inform effective support services and, in turn, help caregivers manage the emotional demands of AD.
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