The prevalence of Alzheimer dementia in the US Latino population in 2060 is projected to increase 7-fold, the highest among any other major ethnic/racial group. One vital question is how clinicians can tailor their care for Latinos. Given this rapidly growing prevalence, we sought to characterize the experiences and perspectives of Latino caregivers by analyzing interview data from both caregivers and experienced providers that specifically work with Latino populations. In this study, we present 6 themes that emerged along with tailored solutions and recommendations to implement in clinical practice to improve patient care and outcomes.
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