The main objective of this study is to explore the lived experience of caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD), from the beginning of caregiving through the bereavement process following the patient's death. Using a mixed-methods design, qualitative data will be collected through in-depth interviews and combined with quantitative data obtained from standardized scales. The results will aim to determine whether prolonged caregiving significantly affects the caregiver's or family member's personal, emotional, and occupational well-being, as well as whether it leads to a reorganization of activities of daily living (ADL), an increased perception of burden, and/or a decreased quality of life. The study will also examine the presence of positive adaptation experiences.
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Zarit Burden Interview, ZBI
Timeframe: baseline
Role Checklist
Timeframe: baseline
Short Form-36 Health Survey
Timeframe: baseline
Occupational Balance Questionnaire
Timeframe: baseline