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September 10, 2025Ageing and Society

Ageing-in-place care preferences of persons living with dementia and informal care-givers with a migration background: a qualitative interview study

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IVIsabelle VullingsNetherlands Institute for NeuroscienceSJSara El JaouhariAmsterdam University Medical CentersJWJoost WammesNetherlands Institute for Neuroscience

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Implication

Qualitative interview study identifies care needs of dementia patients and informal caregivers, highlighting emotional support and cultural sensitivity.

Key Points

  • Informal care-givers feel a strong duty to assist dementia patients, seeking shared care with professionals.
  • Participants highlighted the importance of culturally sensitive in-home care along with social support services.
  • Identifying concrete care needs remains a challenge for care-givers, emphasizing the necessity of professional assistance.
  • Emotional support for both dementia patients and caregivers is crucial, underscoring its role in effective care.

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Vullings et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a11f54b1d3bfb60dba7fhttps://doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x25100111
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