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The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on the Perceived Stress of Family Dementia Caregivers

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Dementia is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure at the present time. Patients with dementia and age-related disorders experience neuropsychiatric symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and other difficult to handle behaviors (Peipert et al., 2018). Due to the staggering cost of hiring in-home help or placing…

Dementia is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure at the present time. Patients with dementia and age-related disorders experience neuropsychiatric symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and other difficult to handle behaviors (Peipert et al., 2018). Due to the staggering cost of hiring in-home help or placing their loved ones in a memory care facility, many Americans choose to care for their loved one at home. Unfortunately, this undertaking can impact the caregiver’s emotional and mental health, financial situation, and social life (Peipert et al., 2018). Psychosocial interventions, ranging from social support to therapy, have been shown to be incredibly effective in improving dementia caregiver mental health. One such psychosocial intervention is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps the individual adapt more effective thinking patterns in order to improve their coping skills (Kwon et al., 2017). CBT combines cognitive theory and behavioral theory to explain how our thoughts and feelings directly impact the severity of a situation. In cognitive theory, it is our interpretation of the events that happen to us that is the root of our emotions, not the events themselves. The relationship between our interpretation and our emotions is known as the ABC model (Sorocco & Lauderdale, 2011). In this paper, several relevant studies researching the impacts of CBT on family dementia caregiver stress and burden are assessed and reviewed. A comprehensive, tentative CBT plan for family dementia caregivers is included and proposed.
ContributorsVan Duine, Kelly Nicole (Author) / Infurna, Frank (Thesis director) / Baker, Zach (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05