Latino Caregiver Experiences With Dementia Care and Healthcare Navigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of dementia among Latinos in the United States is growing. We explored the experiences of Latino family caregivers of Latino persons living with moderate to advanced dementia (PLWD), drawing on their extensive experience as caregivers navigating the healthcare system to identify opportunities to improve dementia care.

Participants and setting

Nineteen Latino caregivers of PLWD who spoke English or Spanish were recruited from outpatient geriatrics clinics and a home-based primary care program in New York City.

Methods

We conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of PLWD. Interviews were conducted via phone, in-person, or virtual. Interviews were audio recorded, professionally transcribed, translated (if needed), an

SUBMITTER: Estrada LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645545 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature