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Thu Aug 24

LGBTQ+ caregivers of people with dementia face unique stresses that lead to poorer physical and mental health

Written by Joel G. Anderson, Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Tennessee

LGBTQ+ caregivers from racial minorities reported experiencing poorer family quality of life and higher depressive symptoms.FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images

Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life....

LGBTQ+ caregivers of people with dementia face unique stresses that lead to poorer physical and mental health

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