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

Publication Type:
Journal Article
Citation:
American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, 2011, 26 (4), pp. 290 - 297
Issue Date:
2011-01-01
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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. © The Author(s) 2011.
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