CAREGIVING STYLE, PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGIES, ANGER STYLE AND HEALTH STATUS IN WOMEN CAREGIVERS OF ALZHEIMER PATIENTS AND HEALTHY ELDERLY

Abstract

Introduction: The principle aim of this study is to investigate the caregiving style of the participants and the kind of support they receive; to compare anger levels, problem solving approaches and health problems of Alzheimer Disease (AD) patient female caregivers with a control group. This study further examines the effect of group, age, health status, anger style and problem solving style on depression.