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The First-Hand Needs of Informal Caregivers of People Living with Dementia, in Residential Care Settings: A Scoping Review

2025-01-18 geriatric medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundDementia is a terminal condition often requiring palliative care delivered in residential care settings. While informal caregivers (ICGs) are pivotal in care-based decision-making, they have higher rates of physical and mental illness than ICGs of people with other terminal conditions. Identifying the needs of ICGs of people living with dementia (PLwD) is essential, to mitigate these risks and develop effective support systems. ObjectiveOur objective was to understand the first-hand e...

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