Health and frailty among older spousal caregivers: an observational cohort study in Belgium

Health and frailty among older spousal caregivers: an observational cohort study in Belgium

Abstract Background Among older couples, spouses are first in line to provide care, and they are key elements in the home support of dependent older persons. In this context, ensuring the health of these older spousal caregivers should be an important issue for all of the providers who care for olde...

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Main Authors: Florence Potier, Jean-Marie Degryse, Benoit Bihin, Florence Debacq-Chainiaux, Chantal Charlet-Renard, Henri Martens, Marie de Saint-Hubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Caregiving
Frailty
Nutrition
Cognition
Biomarkers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0980-3

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