Abstract
The continuous increase in the elderly population and chronic health conditions present significant challenges to healthcare systems, particularly in developing countries. Among these conditions, dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one of the most concerning, causing cognitive decline, behavioral changes, and progressive dependence on family caregivers. The physical, emotional, and financial burden on caregivers can deteriorate their quality of life. Psychoeducation has shown efficacy in reducing stress and improving caregiving skills. Yoga-based approaches have also demonstrated significant benefits in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. This commentary aims to describe the effect of psychoeducation and yoga in reducing the burden on family caregivers of people with AD, primarily exploring the findings of the study by Araujo et al. (2023). In this study, psychoeducation was effective in reducing caregivers' burden, while the integration of yoga improved only certain aspects of quality of life. The research indicates that distance learning methodology is feasible, cost-effective, and can assist caregivers. However, the short duration and frequency of the yoga sessions may have limited their effects.
Keywords
Alzheimer’s disease, Burden, Family caregivers, Psychoeducation, Yoga