ArticleJournal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society2025
Exploring Social Support Experiences of Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia in Hospice Care.
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- Promoting Adaptation to Caregiving Challenges: A Qualitative Study of Dementia Caregiving Specialists.Journal of applied gerontology : the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society · 2026Article
- Friends and neighbours as non-kin caregivers of seriously ill patients at the end of life: a scoping review of experiences, individual capacities, support needs and services.BMC palliative care · 2025Article
- Examining Social Support and Digital Literacy Among Caregivers of People Living With Dementia Receiving Hospice Services.The American journal of hospice & palliative care · 2025Article
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Abstract
As the number of persons living with dementia (PLWD) enrolling in hospice care rises, caregiver support becomes increasingly crucial. While social support can help buffer caregiver stress, many caregivers report feeling isolated and having unmet needs, highlighting the limited research on this population. This qualitative descriptive study aimed to better understand caregivers' social support during the period when the PLWD is enrolled in hospice care. Analyzing qualitative data from 22 caregivers of PLWD using conventional content analysis, we identified the theme "Variations in Social Connections." This theme encompasses two subthemes: "never completely alone," indicating social support from family, friends, and neighbors, and "disappointed sometimes," reflecting instances when some individuals in the caregivers' lives couldn't provide regular support. These findings underscore the need for individualized interventions, as each caregiver experiences social support uniquely. Future research should consider the variations in social support among caregivers of PLWD to inform caregiving practices effectively.
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