Support Needed by Dementia Caregivers

Sample size: 518 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Hwang Yeji, Cho Hannah

Primary Institution: Seoul National University, University of Pennsylvania

Hypothesis

What types of support burdened dementia caregivers look for?

Conclusion

Dementia caregivers seek support services when they feel emotional or physical burden.

Supporting Evidence

When caregivers felt emotional burden (42%), they were more likely to use services that take care of the care recipient.
When caregivers felt physical burden (23.98%), they were also more likely to use services that take care of the care recipient.
Caregivers sought paid help for household chores or personal care when feeling burdened.

Takeaway

Caregivers of people with dementia often feel overwhelmed and need help, especially when they are feeling stressed or tired.

Methodology

Secondary data analysis of the National Study of Caregiving (NSOC) IV, using descriptive data analyses, chi square tests, and logistic regression analyses.

Participant Demographics

Caregivers of persons living with possible or probable dementia.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.001, 0.004, 0.004, 0.006

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3328

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