Experiences managing behavioral symptoms among Latino caregivers of Latino older adults with dementia and memory problems: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latinos are more likely than non-Latino Whites to develop dementia and be prescribed antipsychotics for dementia-related behavioral symptoms. Antipsychotics have significant risks yet are often overprescribed. Our understanding of how Latino caregivers of Latino older adults living with dementia perceive and address behavioral issues is limited, impeding our ability to address the root causes of antipsychotic overprescribing.

Methods

We interviewed Latino older adults' caregivers and community-based organization workers serving older adults with cognitive impairment (key informants), focusing on the management of behavioral symptoms and experiences with health services.

Results

We interviewed 8 caregivers and 2 key informants. Caregivers were the spouses, c

SUBMITTER: Keller MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365257 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature