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Family experiences of caregiving to patients with Alzheimer

Purpose: This paper aims to describe and understand the family experience of caregiving to their Alzheimer patients and to explore the impact of caregiving on the family's caregiver well-being. Design/methodology/approach: The study involved eight family caregivers from the outpatient department, specifically from the neurology-medical clinic. A descriptive phenomenological approach was used for data collection through in-depth semi-structured interviews. Findings: Four themes emerged: caregiver perception, tension, the sense of duty and commitment and altruism and sacrifice. The experience of family caregivers was different from their experiences with other chronic illnesses. Originality/value: The family caregivers experience new life when providing care to their patients with Alzheimer's. The impact of the process of caregiving on whole life appeared in both positive and negative aspects. The perception and awareness of family caregivers toward Alzheimer's disease were poor.

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Key Information

Type of Reference
Jour
Type of Work
Journal article
Publisher
Emerald
Publication Year
2021
Issue Number
2
Journal Titles
Working with Older People: Community Care Policy & Practice
Volume Number
25
Start Page
115
End Page
122