Blake, Cathal and Hopper, Louise ORCID: 0000-0002-9382-5241 (2021) A qualitative investigation into family carers’ experiences of living with/caring for a person with young-onset dementia. International Journal of Care and Caring., 5 . pp. 1-19. ISSN 2397-8821
Abstract
Ageing is a significant risk factor for developing dementia; however, some people develop symptoms before the age of 65. Although less common, it is referred to as young-onset dementia. Estimating prevalence rates in Ireland is difficult, as there has been little study around what it is like to live with/care for this cohort; consequently, it is poorly understood. Nine primary carers were interviewed using semi-structured one-to-one interviews. Interview data were analysed with inductive thematic analysis. Themes included sense of loss, diagnostic issues, appropriateness of services, stigma and carer strain, illustrating the complex nature of caring for someone with young-onset dementia.
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Item Type: | Article (Published) |
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Refereed: | Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | young-onset dementia; carer strain; stigma; diagnostic process; sense of loss |
Subjects: | Medical Sciences > Psychology |
DCU Faculties and Centres: | DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science and Health > School of Psychology |
Publisher: | Policy Press |
Official URL: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1332/239788221X1616602209703... |
Copyright Information: | © 2021 Bristol University Press |
Use License: | This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License |
ID Code: | 25768 |
Deposited On: | 05 Jul 2021 11:54 by Vidatum Academic . Last Modified 25 Mar 2022 04:30 |
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