Caregiver Depression
The 8 sources listed below are each rated on how they can help caregivers better understand and deal with depression.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
Sources are ranked from highest to lowest.
ALZSmart Score™ - Excellent85%
Family Caregiver Alliance
Beth MacLeod, LCSW
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 15 common symptoms of depression. Describes 6 concerns that are specific to caregivers. Discusses what to do if you think you have depression and how it's treated. Has 4 complementary and alternative therapies for coping with depression. Offers 8 recommendations from the National Institute of Mental Health on coping with depression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Caregiver Action Network
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes symptoms of depression and what are not. Lists 5 primary types of depression. Has 7 common causes of depression. Also includes a self-assessment screener.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
The Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver's Handbook
Sally Willard Burbank, MD and Sue Pace Bell
Pages 253-255
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Provides 7 ways to combat depression. Also has 15 additional things you can do to create a positive atmosphere.
ALZSmart Score™ - Good60%
Dementia.org
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Reviews a study that focused on reducing caregiver depression. Explores research on caregivers who reported positive gains through their caregiving experiences, such as finding a sense of purpose, a sense of personal growth, and increased feelings of closeness with the care recipient.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average55%
A Place For Mom
Deb Hipp
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Discusses the symptoms of depression and lists 12 symptoms from the ADAA. Offers 7 steps to take to prevent caregiver depression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Alzheimer's Association
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 10 signs and symptoms of depression. Describes the need to get help from a professional and possible treatments. Has 5 steps you can take to help cope with depression.
ALZSmart Score™ - Average50%
Mayo Clinic
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ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Lists 12 symptoms of depression. Offers 7 suggestions to lower the risk of depression among dementia caregivers.
ALZSmart Score™ - Satisfactory35%
The 36-Hour Day (6th Edition)
Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH
Pages 249-250
Geo Location: All
ALZSmart Review™ - Summary of Contents
Describes that depression can happen when caring for a person with Alzheimer's. How to see it in yourself and others in your support, as well as seeking professional help.
