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October 12, 2025OBM GeriatricsOpen Access

When the Psychological Weight of the Burden Affects the Physical Weight of Caregivers of Older Patients in a French Memory Hospital (Lille, France)

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DHDominique Huvent‐GrelleVLVictoire LeroyMHMikayla L. Horvath

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Overview

Observational study highlights weight variation and fatigue in caregivers of patients with neurocognitive disorders, suggesting urgent support needs.

Key Points

  • Nearly three-quarters of caregivers experienced weight variation, with spouses losing weight and children gaining weight.
  • The study showed significant associations between caregiver status, patient NCD severity, fatigue, and weight variation.
  • Caregivers reported the lowest quality of life scores in social relationships, particularly those with weight loss.
  • Regular assessment of caregiver weight can help mitigate distress and reduce risks of burnout.

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Huvent‐Grelle et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ebffcfdef9fcb308ff24c7https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.geriatr.2504328
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