Danger and Dementia: Caregiver Experiences and Shifting Social Roles During a Highly Active Hurricane Season
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2014
Keywords
qualitative, caregiving, dementia, disaster preparedness
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2014.898009
Abstract
This study examined disaster preparedness and decision-making by caregivers of community-dwelling persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia (ADRD). Interviews were conducted with 20 caregivers in South Florida. Twelve of these interviews include caregiving experiences during the highly active 2004–2005 hurricane seasons. Results indicate that persons in earlier stages of ADRD can, and often do, remain engaged in the disaster preparation and planning process. However, during the early stages, persons may also resist evacuation, even if the caregiver felt it was necessary. During later stages of the disease, caregivers reported less resistance to disaster-related decisions, however, with the tradeoff of less ability to assist with preparation.
Was this content written or created while at USF?
Yes
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Journal of Gerontological Social Work, v. 57, issue 8, p. 825-844
Scholar Commons Citation
Christensen, Janelle J. and Castaneda, Heide, "Danger and Dementia: Caregiver Experiences and Shifting Social Roles During a Highly Active Hurricane Season" (2014). Anthropology Faculty Publications. 128.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ant_facpub/128
