Background Loss of a spouse is a frequent occurrence in later life. While most older adults
successfully process this loss and will return to a normal life, about 10% of the individuals …

Background: The death of a partner is a critical life event in later life, which requires grief
work as well as the development of a new perspective for the future. Cognitive behavioral …

Background Internet interventions for mental disorders and psychological problems such as
prolonged grief have established their efficacy. However, little is known about how internet …

Background: Although grief and its symptoms constitute a normal reaction to experiences of
loss, some of those affected still report elevated levels of distress after an extended period …

Background: Informal caregiving is the main source of care for older people in Europe. An
enormous amount of responsibility and care activity is on the shoulders of family caregivers …

Background: Relatives of people experiencing bipolar mood episodes or psychosis face a
multitude of challenges (eg, social isolation, limited coping strategies, and issues with …

Background: Caregivers (ie, family members and friends) play a vital role in the ongoing
care and well-being of community-living older persons with Alzheimer disease and related …

Background: Bereavement due to cancer increases the risk of prolonged grief disorder.
However, specialized treatment options for prolonged grief after a loss due to illness are still …

Background: Informal care for people with dementia not only affects the well-being of the
primary caregiver but also changes their roles and interactions with the social environment …

Background: About three-quarters of people with dementia live in their own homes, with help
from family members and/or other unpaid carers, such as friends or neighbors. Often, unpaid …