Abstract

There are nearly 16 million caregivers for persons with dementia. Through focus group interviews, caregivers expressed their experiences and the impact of the role on their physical, emotional, and financial lives.

Author Details

Theresa A. Kessler, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE, College of Nursing & Health Professions, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adult Day Services, Caregivers, Dementia

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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The caregiver role for a family member with dementia

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

There are nearly 16 million caregivers for persons with dementia. Through focus group interviews, caregivers expressed their experiences and the impact of the role on their physical, emotional, and financial lives.