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Existential loss as a determinant to well-being in the dementia caregiving dyad — a conceptual model
Author(s)	Rich Piiparinen, Carol J Whitlatch
Journal title	Dementia: the international journal of social research and practice, vol 10, no 2, May 2011
Pages	pp 185-201
Source	http://dem.sagepub.com/
Keywords	Dementia ; Family care ; Stress ; Well being ; Theory.
Annotation	When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia existing issues can surface. These relate not only to the progressive loss of a person but to a carer's own sense of security. This article describes a conceptual model for dementia caring. It describes how existing threats can affect a carer's appraisal of the care situation and therefore how a carer copes. Suggests that carer coping, as manifested through avoidance or acceptance of loss, will influence behavioural interaction within the caregiving dyad, where communication and decision making between caregiver and the person with dementia is predominantly inequitable or equitable. In terms of intervention particular emphasis is put on both individual and social factors that negatively influence a carer's ability to integrate the emotional costs related to dementia and its care. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-111003006 A
Classmark	EA: P6:SJ: QNH: D:F:5HH: 4D
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