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Original Articles

Living With Dementia: An Exploratory Study of Caregiving in a Chinese Family Context

, PhD, , MSocSc, , MSocSc, , MSocSc, , MD, , MSocSc, , MSocSc, RSW, , ASW, RSW & , MSc, RSW show all
 

Abstract

This qualitative study explored themes that described families taking care of elderly relatives with dementia in Chinese society. Ten families were invited for two in-depth family interviews involving spousal caregivers, child caregivers, and care recipients. Five themes resulted: positive affection as coping strategies, power and control in the caregiving relationship, adult children’s involvement in caregiving, sibling rivalry, and intergenerational conflicts. The ways these themes functioned and helped in dementia care, the research implications, and limitations are discussed.

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Funding

This study received funding from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (grant KPF14ICF10).

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