Daughters caregiving for Hispanic and non-Hispanic Alzheimer patients: Does ethnicity make a difference?

Cuban-American Hispanic patients were significantly more likely to be living in their daughters' homes while the White non-Hispanic patients resided in institutional settings. Caregivers were equivalent in their knowledge and utilization of community services, but Cuban-American daughters were...

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Published in:Community mental health journal 1992-08, Vol.28 (Aug 92), p.293-303
Main Author: Mintzer, J E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult daughters
Alzheimer's disease
Care
Comparison
Cuban American people
White American people
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Summary:Cuban-American Hispanic patients were significantly more likely to be living in their daughters' homes while the White non-Hispanic patients resided in institutional settings. Caregivers were equivalent in their knowledge and utilization of community services, but Cuban-American daughters were significantly more aware of financial aid resources. Cuban-American patients were significantly more depressed. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0010-3853