Recopilación de la saliva y la medición de cortisol salival y alfa-amilasa en Frail comunitarios residentes adultos mayores a través de Cuidadores de Familia
We demonstrate: (1) procedures for collection of salivary samples in cognitive impaired older adults by family caregivers in the home setting, (2) procedures for measuring stress activity via salivary cortisol and alpha amylase, and (3) representative profiles. Protocols that allow researchers to study stress-linked processes advance our understanding of biological sensitivity and susceptibility.