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ArticleClinical gerontologist

Filipino American Family Caregivers of Older Adults Living with Dementia: A Scoping Review.

Andre A Rosario, Ellen Munsterman, Mary Dioise Ramos, Olga F Jarrín

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Andre A RosarioSchool of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, USA.ORCID 0009-0008-4620-1859
Ellen MunstermanNewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2714-4472
Mary Dioise RamosSchool of Nursing, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9371-2925
Olga F JarrínSchool of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3349-476X

Funding

NJ ACTS: A Platform for Translational Science in New JerseyUM1TR004789 · NCATS · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · PI Reynold Alexander Panettieri · 2024 to 2026
$16.8M
Individualized Care for At Risk Older AdultsT32NR009356 · NINR · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI Lauren M Massimo, MARY D NAYLOR · 2007 to 2026
$7.8M
R01 Upstream Approaches to Improve Late Life Care for People Living with DementiaR01AG066139 · NIA · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · PI JARRÍN MONTANER, OLGA F. · 2020 to 2023
$2.3M
Dementia Friendly in the Context of Hospitalization: A Qualitative Descriptive Study on Family Caregiver InclusionF31AG090100 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI Ellen Munsterman · 2025 to 2026
$100k
NCATS NIH HHS UM1 TR004789NIA NIH HHS F31 AG090100NIA NIH HHS R01 AG066139NINR NIH HHS T32 NR009356
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesWhile data suggest that Filipino Americans face a higher incidence of dementia compared to other Asian subgroups, Filipino American family caregivers are understudied. Thus, the objectives of this scoping review are (a) to characterize the scope of the literature related to Filipino American family caregivers of older adults living with dementia and (b) to identify gaps and discuss implications for future studies.

methodsWe conducted a scoping review in CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to identify themes.

resultsTwenty-two publications were included. Few examined Filipino Americans as the sole focus; most included them among Asian Americans more broadly. Key findings indicate language and cultural family expectations around caregiving affect recognition of dementia, decisions to seek care, and caregiver responsibilities. Four interventions were identified. Burden, stress, depression, and service utilization were commonly explored caregiver outcomes.

conclusionsFuture research can (a) recruit more diverse samples from within the Filipino American population, (b) examine social determinants of health, (c) incorporate historical knowledge of Asian Americans, and (d) measure caregiver-specific outcomes. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Clinicians can recognize population-specific caregiving needs to help family members recognize dementia symptoms, reduce stigma around dementia, and promote access to caregiver support services.

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AsianCaregiversDementiaFamilyAgedCost of IllnessHumansPhilippinesAlzheimer’s diseaseAsiancaregiverdementiaFilipino

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PMCPMC12970720

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