Care v. Caring: Obligation, Duty, and Love Among Latino Alzheimer's Family Caregivers.
J Appl Gerontol
; 41(7): 1744-1751, 2022 07.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-35484911
ABSTRACT
The number of Latinos living with Alzheimer's disease is projected to grow. Latinos currently make one-fifth of U.S. family caregivers. In this paper, we explore the cultural scripts and gendered practice of care in Latino families in relation to the underutilization of services to persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We conducted interviews with 24 Latino caregivers in Miami-Dade, Florida representing six Latin American countries of origin. Interviews were analyzed using a grounded theory approach. We critically examined the concept of familism in order to better understand in-depth experiences of diverse Latino caregivers and concluded that an ethics of care model better elucidates the complexities of the care experience. Our analysis illustrates the ambivalence, contradictions, and changes in the beliefs and practice of care. These findings can help advance understanding among researchers and providers to develop a formal support system that is responsive to Latino caregiver needs.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Caregivers
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Alzheimer Disease
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Ethics
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Appl Gerontol
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos