Roles e intereses en familiares cuidadores de personas diagnosticadas con enfermedad de Alzheimer

Objective: the purpose of this study is to determine the roles and interests of familial caregivers of individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease. Methods: this study is aimed at providing an answer to this widespread situation by studying the current and future interests in a sample of seventy-two Alzheimer’s disease caregivers as well as how they prioritise their roles. Results: the results showed that female caregivers consider their role as a care providers as the most important whereas men tend to prioritise their role as workers. Furthermore, the greatest part of the caregivers’ interests were related to the area of leisure and cultural activities, followed household activities. Conclusion: women perform the role of primary caregiver in most cases when a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. It has been also observed how this affects the caregivers’ life, altering their interests.