Support groups for family members of patients with Alzheimer's disease often
A) have no effect on patients or family members.
B) cause friction between patients and family members.
C) decrease patients' cognitive functioning.
D) decrease caregiver burden.

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Support groups for family members of patients with Alzheimer's disease have been found to decrease caregiver burden, as they provide emotional support, resources, and education for caregivers. They may also indirectly benefit patients by decreasing the stress and burden on their caregivers. They do not typically cause friction between patients and family members or have any direct effect on patients' cognitive functioning.

Support Groups for Family Members of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease