Carer factors | Carer beliefs | Difficulty finding time |
Not wanting to burden patient with their own concerns |
Patient beliefs | Belief that carer would worry about their ability to be independent |
Patient factors | Carer beliefs | That patient makes excuses for avoiding social situations |
Patient beliefs | Embarrassment at social faux-pas |
Inability to keep track of conversations with other |
External factors | Carer and patient beliefs | Reduced social network due to bereavement or isolation |
Physical health | Carer and patient beliefs | Age-related frailty or specific physical illness |
Dementia | Carer beliefs | Dementia diagnosis allowed access to support services |
Patient beliefs | Insight into condition increased acceptance of social limitations |
Inhibited by stigma of dementia |