Supporting Family Caregiving in Multicultural Contexts
Author Information
Author(s): Yuwen Weichao, Maggie Ramirez, Serena Jinchen Xie
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
Family caregivers from racial and ethnic minority groups face more stress and have unique needs that must be addressed through culturally informed support and technology.
Supporting Evidence
- There are 53 million family caregivers in the U.S. providing $470 billion in unpaid care services annually.
- Caregivers from racial and ethnic minority groups experience significantly more physical and emotional stress than white caregivers.
- At least one-third of caregivers speak a language other than English at home.
Takeaway
There are many family caregivers who help older adults, and those from different cultures have special challenges that need to be understood and supported.
Methodology
The session includes discussions based on focus groups and studies exploring the needs of caregivers from various cultural backgrounds.
Participant Demographics
Over 40% of caregivers identify as racial or ethnic minorities, with at least one-third speaking a language other than English at home.
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