Family caregiver challenges in dementia care in Australia and China: a critical perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both Australia and China have a large proportion of people with dementia and the prevalence will triple in Australia and increase five times in China by 2050. The majority of people with dementia are reliant on family caregivers to provide daily care and to maintain the dignity in both countries. As a consequence, caregiver burden has become a major concern because of the negative impact on the care recipients' and the caregivers' health. It is strongly recommended that cross-national collaboration should be conducted to share experiences in fighting dementia. The aim of this study was to compare socially and culturally constructed enablers and barriers pertinent to dementia caregivers in one capital city in Australia and one capital city in China through critical reflec

SUBMITTER: Xiao LD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3904419 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature