Family caregiving for older persons with dementia at end-of-life: A comprehensive overview

Family caregiving for older persons with dementia at end-of-life: A comprehensive overview
International Perspectives on Family Caregiving; by Cynthia A. Hovland; 4/25
Family caregiving for older persons with dementia at the end of life is a perplexing, challenging, and growing concern across the United States and other developing countries. This overview looks at these epidemiological forecasts, scope, and impact of dementia on the family and caregiver. Using a bio-psycho-social theoretical framework helps to understand identified problems and issues for the caregiver and implications for the older adult with dementia. Caregiver issues include the burdens as well as positive aspects of this role, but the unknown trajectory of dementia poses significant challenges. Caregivers' responses are impacted by their individual resilience and supports, and recommendations for approaches, strategies, and interventions for caregivers and health professionals are provided.