Vol. 25 (5) 2004 Neuro endocrinology letters

Psychological, neuroendocrine and immune measures in non spousal carers of disabled elderly in Italy.

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine whether psychological well being as well as metabolic, neuroendocrine and immune functions were different in non spousal primary caregivers of disabled elderly than in controls.

SETTING AND DESIGN: We randomly recruited 38 primary family carers of over 65 yea.....