Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 227-231, November 2008

Family caregiving in dementia in Japan

Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences, Saitama Prefectural University, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama-ken 343-8540, Japan

Received 12 June 2006; received in revised form 26 January 2007; accepted 27 January 2007.

Abstract 

Family caregivers were interviewed to describe their caregiving experience with their older relatives who were afflicted with Alzheimer's disease at home. Three elements were identified to contribute toward a caregiving career: (a) good prior relationships between caregivers and care recipients, (b) positive interpretations of the relative's condition, and (c) utilization of resources. Some caregivers were identified as high risk: husbands caring for their wives and daughters-in-law caring for their mothers-in-law. Specific interventions for these subgroup caregivers are in order.

To access this article, please choose from the options below

Login to an existing account or Register a new account.

  • Purchase this article for 12.00 USD (You must login/register to purchase this article)

    Online access for 24 hours. The PDF version can be downloaded as your permanent record.

  • Subscribe to this title

    Get unlimited online access to this article and all other articles in this title 24/7 for one year.

  • Claim access now

    For current subscribers with Society Membership or Account Number.

  • Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution.
 

PII: S0897-1897(07)00021-3

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2007.01.009

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 227-231, November 2008