Abstract
This presentation focuses on the challenges formal and informal caregivers experience as they attempt to care for bilingual and multilingual older adults who have dementia. Constructivist Grounded Theory is applied to guide this study and elucidate the process of cultural translation that occurs as informal caregivers navigate the healthcare system.
Sigma Membership
Iota Delta at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Bilingual, Constructivist Grounded Theory, Dementia
Recommended Citation
Roche-Dean, Maria, "How caregivers connect and care for the multilingual older adult with dementia" (2019). Convention. 253.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/253
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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How caregivers connect and care for the multilingual older adult with dementia
Washington, DC, USA
This presentation focuses on the challenges formal and informal caregivers experience as they attempt to care for bilingual and multilingual older adults who have dementia. Constructivist Grounded Theory is applied to guide this study and elucidate the process of cultural translation that occurs as informal caregivers navigate the healthcare system.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.