Caregivers of elderly adults experience problems with self-image, stress levels, and the patient-relative relationship. Caregivers often receive relief only when the elderly adult is hospitalized. This study found a reduction in anxiety and suspicious behavior in caregivers, but helplessness was not reduced. Regular psychological evaluation may provide warning signs of the need for a period of relief for the caregiver. Further research is needed to determine which specific behaviors result in high stress for caregivers.
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