Abstract
ABSTRACT This study investigates (1) the importance of online communication for female caregivers (2) the impact of this form of maintaining social contact on well-being among 48 Polish spousal female caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and self-completion questionnaires. Caregivers’ online communication usage intensity was significantly associated with lower levels of depression and loneliness. Older women used online support groups to share their emotions related to the burden of providing care, to maintain a sense of social connection with other caregivers, and to access information about the disease. The results indicated Internet use has both positive and negative influences on the well-being of older women caregivers.
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