Spotlighting the Experiences of the Home Care Workforce Caring for Older Adults Living with Dementia
2024
Supporting Home Care Workers for Dementia Care
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Author Information
Author(s): Fabius Chanee, Joanne Spetz
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Conclusion
The studies highlight challenges faced by caregivers and suggest strategies to better support them in caring for older adults with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Care managers in Maryland support older adults with and without dementia.
- Unmet caregiving needs were identified in a national sample of Medicare home health patients living with dementia.
- Medicare home health clinicians provided insights on supporting dementia caregivers through technology.
- Home care workers shared their attitudes about delivering person-centered care for dementia patients.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people who help older adults with dementia can be better supported so they can do their jobs well.
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