ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2025
Vulnerabilities in migrant live-in care arrangements for people with dementia: a comparative analysis of experts' insights from Germany and Israel.
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- Occupational health risks and provision gaps among live-in caregivers: findings from a qualitative interview study of Polish live-ins in Germany.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2026Article
- A mixed-method pilot study to assess the feasibility of a body-mind intervention in reducing burden and depressive symptoms of informal and semi-formal caregivers of older adults: the DanceCARE research protocol.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- A Pilot Mixed-Methods Study of a Virtual Reality-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Live-In Migrant Dementia Caregivers in Israel.Sage open agingArticle
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Abstract
Background: The global rise in dementia among older adults has led to an increased reliance on migrant live-in caregivers, particularly in countries like Germany and Israel. This triadic care arrangement, involving persons with dementia, their families, and migrant live-in caregivers, presents unique challenges and vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities, deeply intertwined with ethical concerns, are shaped by the socio-cultural and legal contexts of each country. This study aims to explore these vulnerabilities through a comparative analysis of expert experiences in Germany and Israel. Method: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 24 experts-14 from Israel and 10 from Germany-who have extensive experience in dementia care or migrant caregiving. The interviews were analyzed through qualitative content analysis, focusing on six dimensions of vulnerability: physical, psychological, relational/interpersonal, moral, socio-cultural-political-economic, and existential/spiritual. Results: The analysis revealed that all parties in the care triad-persons with dementia, migrant live-in caregivers, and family members-experience distinct yet interconnected vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are deeply entangled, manifesting in complex, interrelated ways both within each party and between the different parties in this triadic arrangement. The study also highlighted both similarities and differences in expert experiences between Germany and Israel, reflecting the unique socio-cultural and legal contexts of each country. Conclusions: The study underscores the multifaceted and interdependent nature of vulnerabilities in migrant live-in care arrangements for people with dementia. By comparing expert insights from Israel and Germany, the research highlights the critical role of national policies and cultural contexts in shaping these vulnerabilities, leading to distinct experiences and challenges in each country. Addressing these vulnerabilities is essential for improving the quality of care and the well-being of all parties involved in the triadic care arrangement.
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