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Family Caregiving to Those With Dementia in Rural Alabama

Racial Similarities and Differences

University of Alabama

Allan V. Kaufman, PhD

University of Alabama

Louis D. Burgio, PhD

University of Alabama

James D. Leeper, PhD

University of Alabama

Fei Sun, MA

University of Alabama

This study explored differences and similarities in the experiences of African American and White family caregivers of dementia patients living in rural Alabama. This cross-sectional survey used a caregiving stress model to investigate the interrelationships between caregiving burden, mediators, and outcomes. Random-digit-dialing telephone interviews were used to obtain data on a probability sample of 74 non-Hispanic White and 67 African American caregivers. White caregivers were more likely to be married and older, used acceptance and humor as coping styles, and had fewer financial problems. African American caregivers gave more hours of care, used religion and denial as coping styles, and were less burdened. The authors have developed a methodology for obtaining a representative sample of African American and White rural caregivers. Further investigations are needed of the interactions between urban/rural location and ethnic/racial backgrounds of dementia caregivers for heuristic and applied reasons.

Key Words: family caregiving • rural populations • dementia care recipients

Journal of Aging and Health, Vol. 19, No. 1, 3-21 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0898264306293604


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