Challenges associated with transition to caregiver role following diagnostic disclosure of Alzheimer disease: A descriptive study

The challenges faced by caregivers during the transition to the caregiver role are sensitive to nursing interventions. Pro-active interventions from the outset of the caregiving career, such as early assessment of caregiver needs for support and of caregiver preparedness to provide care as well as early psycho-educational interventions, are essential to foster positive caregiver responses to the challenges of their new role.