Caregivers talk about experiences of caring for an older person with dementia.
This study explored caregivers' experiences of caring for an older person with dementia by listening to the voices of 15 carers to identify successful management strategies. Some successful management strategies did emerge none saw their approach as a 'successful strategy', just that things worked on certain days. It is suggested that families can be prepared for a 'career' in caring and that early assessment and diagnosis is essential.
Koch
Tina
T
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Flinders University. Koch.Tina@rdns.sa.gov.au
Marks
June
J
Hofmeyer
Anne
A
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001315:Australia; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012944:Social Support; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires