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Spouse caregivers' perceptions of influence of dementia on marriage
Author(s)Ulla Eloniemi-Sulkava, Irma-Lenna Notkola, Kaija Hämäläinen
Journal titleInternational Psychogeriatrics, vol 14, no 1, 2002
Pagespp 39-46
KeywordsSpouses as carers ; Attitude ; Dementia ; Marriage ; Sexual activity ; Finland.
AnnotationDementing illness has a major negative impact on many dimensions of marriage. However, this study of spouse caregivers of 42 demented patients recruited from a previous intervention study in Eastern Finland indicates that there are also positive changes and preserved aspects of marriage. Dementia seems to have a surprisingly little impact on whether the couple continues with the sexual side of their marriage compared with the general ageing population. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020808203 A
ClassmarkP6:SN: DP: EA: SL: BIU: 76L

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