Looking after dementia patient ‘can impact carer negatively’

The stress of looking after a loved one with dementia can negatively impact on both the memory and concentration of the carer, new research shows.

However, it has emerged stress-reduction techniques like mindfulness and meditation can lead to an improvement in both the memory and attention span of dementia care-givers.

The research, part of an ongoing three-year study into the impact of dementia care-giving on the health and well-being of what is expected to be up to some 300 carers, is to be presented at a public forum today in UCC.