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"Why Couldn't I Go in To See Him?" Bereaved Families' Perceptions of End‐of‐Life Communication During COVID‐19

Background/Objective: The COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in rapid changes to end‐of‐life care for hospitalized older adults and their families, including visitation restrictions. We examined bereaved families' perceptions of the quality of end‐of‐life communication among Veterans, families and staff in Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design: Qualitative descriptive study using data from a survey of bereaved family members of Veterans administered from March–June 2020.

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 20:22

"My backpack is so heavy": Experiences of Latino caregivers of family with early‐onset Alzheimer's

Background/Objectives: While it is well‐known that caregiving can have adverse effects on the physical and mental health of informal caregivers and their families, caregivers of those with early‐onset Alzheimer's Disease (EOAD) may have distinct needs. Little is written about the experiences of Latino caregivers of family members with EOAD, especially inherited forms. This study's objective was to explore the experiences and needs of Latino caregivers of persons with EOAD.

Thu, 06/09/2022 - 10:18

Cognitively Impaired Older Persons' and Caregivers' Perspectives on Dementia‐Specific Advance Care Planning

Background/Objectives: Advance care planning (ACP) traditionally involves asking individuals about their treatment preferences during a brief period of incapacity near the end of life. Because dementia leads to prolonged incapacity, with many decisions arising before a terminal event, it has been suggested that dementia‐specific ACP is necessary. We sought to elicit the perspectives of older adults with early cognitive impairment and their caregivers on traditional and dementia‐specific ACP. Design Qualitative study with separate focus groups for patients and caregivers.

Mon, 01/31/2022 - 16:18