Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Schmitt FA

Publications

• Research Article
  Factors Associated with Unmet Needs among African-American Dementia Care Providers
  Author(s): Desin PJ, Caban-Holt AM, Abner EL, Van Eldik LJ and Schmitt FA Desin PJ, Caban-Holt AM, Abner EL, Van Eldik LJ and Schmitt FA
  
  Racial and ethnic minorities currently comprise 20% of the U.S. population; in 2050, this figure is expected to rise to 42%. As a result, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the 5th leading cause of death for people aged 65 and older, is likely to increase in these groups. Most dementia caregiving for these populations comes from family and friends, especially among families with lower socioeconomic status. A convenience sample of 30 African-American dementia caregivers was interviewed to determine unmet needs. Participants expressed a limited desire for formal services, such as support groups, legal advice, case management, and homemaker services. Instead, commonly expressed needs were daytime respite care and especially a desire for family and social support. Many caregivers expressed a need for other family members to share responsibility in the process; therefore, methods for caregive.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-7182.1000267

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