Experiences and perceptions of culturally and linguistically diverse family carers of people with dementia

Desiree Leone Boughtwood, Jon Adams, Chris Shanley, Yvonne Santalucia, Helena Kyriazopoulos

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Abstract

Dementia incidence rates are rapidly increasing among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Australians, and there is very little local research to inform practice. In response, a qualitative study employing focus group methods was undertaken with carers from 4 CALD communities-Arabic- speaking, Chinese-speaking, Italian-speaking and, Spanish-speaking. The study examined the experiences and perceptions of these family carers with regard to their caregiving for a person living with dementia (PLWD). Analysis revealed that while considerable similarities exist across the experiences and perceptions of carers from all 4 CALD communities, there were nevertheless some important distinctions across the different groups. These study findings have significant implications for those working with CALD communities.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)290-297
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • caregivers
  • dementia
  • families

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