Dementia caregivers report less anxiety, depression during pandemic

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Individuals caring for those with dementia “surprisingly” experienced reduced anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 related lockdowns, per a presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
“Dementia caregivers suffer from increasing rates of anxiety, depression and high rates of burnout related to caregiving,” Breanna M. Bullard, MA, of the University of California, Berkeley, said during her presentation. “This (requires) the need for interventions that are inexpensive, low effort and sustainable.”

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Individuals caring for those with dementia “surprisingly” experienced reduced anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 related lockdowns, per a presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
“Dementia caregivers suffer from increasing rates of anxiety, depression and high rates of burnout related to caregiving,” Breanna M. Bullard, MA, of the University of California, Berkeley, said during her presentation. “This (requires) the need for interventions that are inexpensive, low effort and sustainable.”