REACTIONS TO AMYLOID PET SCAN RESULTS AND LEVELS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG CARE PARTNERS: CARE IDEAS STUDY

Few studies have examined caregiver reactions to their loved ones receiving the results of an Amyloid PET scan which can be indicative of Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, we examine: 1) What are care partner’s reactions to their loved one receiving negative or positive amyloid PET scan results?, and 2) To what extent are scan results and diagnostic category (dementia vs. mild cognitive impairment) associated with care partner depressive symptoms...