What needs to be addressed in caring for people living with dementia? A multi-faceted evidence on financial, psychological, and physical health issues in dementia care
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Qualitative study explores financial, psychological, and physical health implications in dementia care, suggesting integrated support.
Key Points
- The aim is to explore the financial, psychological, and physical health issues faced by persons living with dementia and their carers.
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with eight carers and four persons living with dementia, using thematically guided analysis.
- Participants were recruited through community-led cafe groups in Essex, employing purposive sampling.
- Transcripts were anonymised and analysed thematically according to a social constructivist framework.
- Carers report financial worries including respite care costs and future expenses, highlighting a heavy financial burden.
- Psychological impacts include loneliness and changes in social dynamics for carers, while persons with dementia express a sense of loss of independence.
- Physical deterioration among persons living with dementia is noted, with carers facing exhaustion and physical strain in caregiving.
Cite This Study
Gould et al. (2026) studied this question.