The study finds that problematic behavior of the dementia-affected person was found to be the most important factor associated with depressive symptoms, followed by poor self-reported health of the caregiver.
Data from the study show that household income and social functioning were significantly related to presence of depression.
The journal article discusses issues that are especially critical to dementia caregiver research with older racial and ethnic minorities and their familial caregivers, particularly persons of Latino origin.
The journal article reviews the demographic, economic, and health data of the Latino population and discusses current and proposed changes under Medicare and Medicaid and the potential impact of these revisions on the Latino population.
The study finds that differences among Whites, Mexican Americans and African Americans do exist and constitute a case of double jeopardy for the minority aged.
The research finds that modernization or societal development is related to negative perceptions of aging.
The present study examined the prevalence of and factors associated with the designation of a substitute decision-maker (SDM) in a sample of older Asian Americans. Particular emphasis was placed on cultural factors (ethnicity, time in the United States, English proficiency, acculturation, and cultural belief) that might influence on one’s attitudes toward death and dying or end-of-life decision-making. Data were drawn from the 499 participants aged 60 years and older using the 2015 Asian American Quality of Life survey. Twenty-two percent of the sample had completed a legal document identifying a SDM. Results of a hierarchical logistic regression indicated that ethnicity, time in the United States, English proficiency, and acculturation were significant predictors. By examining the role of cultural factors in predicting SDM designation, the present study provided implications for culturally tailored strategies to help older Asian Americans plan their end-of-life care.
