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- Title
PALVELUOHJAUS MÄÄRITTÄÄ MUISTISAIRAAN LÄHEISTEN PALVELUJEN SAAMISTA - AIKUISET LAPSET PUOLISOITA HEIKOMMASSA ASEMASSA.
- Authors
Halonen, Ulla; Aerschot, Lina Van; Oinas, Tomi
- Abstract
The role of family members in the care of community dwelling older adults with memory disorders is already significant and is likely to increase. Memory illnesses become more common with longevity while care policies emphasize ageing in place. This study focuses on informational support, case management and services given to spouses and adult children who provide care for their loved ones with memory disorder. It is also studied what is the connection between different background factors on whether support and services are offered and how the given information and case management are related to services that are offered. The data was collected with an electronic Carer's survey. The respondents were spouses and adult children of older adults with memory disorders. The analysis shows that generally, carers receive only a limited amount of information and that spouses receive more information than adult children. Case management is provided randomly even though accessing the needed services requires either information on them or case management. In the future, the equal amount of support to family members of an older adults with memory disorders has to be guaranteed. Especially, efforts must be made for sufficient amount of information and case management so that informal carers of those with memory disorders get the support they need.
- Subjects
OLDER people; MEMORY disorders; ADULT children; FAMILY roles; AGING; SENIOR housing
- Publication
Janus, 2021, Vol 29, Issue 2, p103
- ISSN
1235-7812
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.30668/janus.87771