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ArticleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society2025

Latino Caregiver Experiences With Dementia Care and Healthcare Navigation.

Leah V Estrada, Thalia Porteny, Deanna Margius, Sasha Perez, Albert Siu, Nathan E Goldstein, Jennifer M Reckrey

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7 authors.

Leah V EstradaBrookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA.
Thalia PortenyDepartment of Health Policy and Management at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, USA.
Deanna MargiusMount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA.
Sasha PerezBrookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA.
Albert SiuBrookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA.
Nathan E GoldsteinDepartment of Medicine, Geisel School of Medicine, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8267-3150
Jennifer M ReckreyDepartment of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, USA.

Funding

Residing in the Community with Dementia at the End of Life: Understanding Hospice Use and Residential SettingP30AG028741 · NIA · ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI · PI William W.,MPH, MD Hung · 2010 to 2026
$21.9M
The Role of Paid Caregivers in Home-Based Dementia CareK23AG066930 · NIA · NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · PI RECKREY, JENNIFER M · 2020 to 2024
$799k
NIA NIH HHS K23 AG066930NIA NIH HHS K23AG066930NIA NIH HHS P30 AG028741NIA NIH HHS P30AG028741Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of dementia among Latinos in the United States is growing. We explored the experiences of Latino family caregivers of Latino persons living with moderate to advanced dementia (PLWD), drawing on their extensive experience as caregivers navigating the healthcare system to identify opportunities to improve dementia care. PARTICIPANTS AND

settingNineteen Latino caregivers of PLWD who spoke English or Spanish were recruited from outpatient geriatrics clinics and a home-based primary care program in New York City.

methodsWe conducted one-on-one semi-structured interviews with family caregivers of PLWD. Interviews were conducted via phone, in-person, or virtual. Interviews were audio recorded, professionally transcribed, translated (if needed), and analyzed using thematic analysis.

resultsWe identified two main themes (each with subthemes) that influence Latino dementia caregiver experiences with healthcare: (1) caregiving and understanding of dementia shaped by individual, family, and social factors (subthemes: Caregiver's own understanding of dementia; Lack of support and understanding from family; Latino cultural perspectives on dementia); and (2) navigating formal services amid gaps in cultural alignment and support (subthemes: Trial and error: education and resource gaps; Cultural tension with healthcare).

conclusionsCulture and family dynamics shape Latino family caregivers' understanding of dementia. Although some had positive experiences, most faced challenges navigating healthcare and experienced gaps in culturally concordant information and support. A culturally centered approach is needed to address these challenges and gaps for the Latino dementia community, including culturally relevant education, resources, and support from the healthcare system and community.

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CaregiversDementiaHispanic or LatinoPatient NavigationAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNew York CityQualitative Researchcaregiver perspectivesdementiaHispanic/Latinoqualitative study

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PMCPMC12645545

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