INVESTIGATING FORMAL SERVICE UTILIZATION IN CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Francesca Falzarano, Rachel Bloom, Megan McCarthy, Francesco Osso · 2023
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Francesca Falzarano, Rachel Bloom, Megan McCarthy, and Francesco Osso ask why caregivers of people with dementia so rarely use the formal services meant to help them. Their paper appeared in two thousand twenty-three. In the United States, family caregivers carry the long-term care system on their backs. Services exist, yet referrals often fail to turn into use.
The team drew on a mixed-methods study of forty-six caregivers. Across every service type asked about, at least half the group reported no use. Barriers named included low trust, safety worries, rigid schedules, and cost. Spouses viewed services more dimly than adult children did. Heavier care loads, stronger early grief, and lower confidence all tracked with colder attitudes. The authors argue that fixing attitudes and trust is as vital as fixing supply.
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| CREATOR | Francesca Falzarano, Rachel Bloom, Megan McCarthy, Francesco Osso |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 2 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |