The Lived Experiences of Informal Caregiving for a Parent With Early-Stage Dementia
Date of Award
5-2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
First Advisor
Lota A. Teh, PhD
Abstract
A review of related literature has shown that a gap exists in caregiving literature specifically caregiving in older adults in the general population, informal caregiving for older adults with dementia in the Asian setting, and research tackling early-stage experiences. To address this gap, this research examined the experiences of five Filipino adult caregivers caring for a parent in early-stage dementia. Data from semi-structured interviews were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. A total of four superordinate themes emerged: (1) Facing the Condition; (2) Unique Challenges of Being a Caregiver; (3) Reasons for Caregiving; and (4) Coping Mechanisms and Strategies. This study adds to the scarce literature in how dementia caregiving is carried out in the local setting; how adult child caregivers can be supported in their endeavor; and how healthcare professionals can better communicate and support a family that was given a dementia diagnosis.
Keywords: dementia caregiving, Filipino values, IPA, qualitative research
Recommended Citation
De Vera, Ma. Pauline L., (2022). The Lived Experiences of Informal Caregiving for a Parent With Early-Stage Dementia. Archīum.ATENEO.
https://archium.ateneo.edu/theses-dissertations/896
