Caring for a demented relative at home: Effects on parent–adolescent relationships and family dynamics

Szinovacz, Maximiliane E.

doi:10.1016/s0890-4065(03)00063-x

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“…The willing caregiver is also clearly not the only one affected. As became evident from the findings of this research, there are spill-over effects on families, such as the loss of their own relationships, and the resulting distress, as illustrated previously [29,30]. As Taylor [31] rightly asks, is it the role of family only to have to care for persons with Alzheimer's or should the care be undertaken in conjunction with society as a whole?…”

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Managing public health care policy: Who's being forgotten?

2008

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Managing public health care policy: Who's being forgotten?

2008

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“…Only recently have researchers examined the effects of caregiving on the entire family system recognizing that families are diverse and include members other than a parent and child (Becker, 2007; Fruhauf, Jarrott, & Allen, 2006; Orel, 1999; Orel & Dupuy, 2002; Piercy & Chapman, 2001; Szinovacz, 2003, 2008). Clearly, grandchildren are exposed to their grandparents’ health needs and physical and cognitive limitations; an experience that probably influences the functioning of the multigenerational family and impacts the grandparent–grandchild relationship.…”

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Grandparenting in the 21st Century: Issues of Diversity in Grandparent–Grandchild Relationships

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Fruhauf

Orel

et al. 2010

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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Although previous literature has demonstrated the importance of age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status in understanding grandparent–grandchild relationships, additional factors contribute to a more complete and nuanced understanding of multigenerational relationships. Thorough understanding of the role of diversity requires examination of the discrete impacts of grandparents’ gender, sexual orientation, and physical and/or cognitive limitations on the relationship. This article focuses on these 3 important, yet overlooked, issues of diversity, with a focus on strength-based and empowerment-oriented strategies and their implications for practice, policy, and future research.

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“…This impact may be even greater on adolescent grandchildren because it coincides with normative adolescent changes (e.g., physical changes, the redefinition of family and peer relationships, identity construction), which sometimes cause tension and stress among teenagers (Santrock, 2003). Some authors have found that a grandparent's dementia has a negative impact on their grandchildren's academic performances and on the relationships between the grandchildren and their parents (Lieberman & Fisher, 1995;Szinovacz, 2003). However, evidence is far from one-sided, as other studies (Beach, 1997;Celdrán, Triadó, & Villar, 2009) have indicated several positive consequences on adolescent grandchildren, who may learn important lessons from this family situation.…”

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“My Grandparent Has Dementia”

2010

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The study examined the grandparent-grandchild relationship when the grandparent has dementia. Grandchildren living in Barcelona, Spain, participated in the study (n = 145). These participants completed a questionnaire that included questions on: (a) the frequency of 15 emotions they may have experienced in this relationship, (b) their current relationship with a grandparent who has dementia (frequency of contact, emotional closeness, and satisfaction with the relationship), and (c) perception of changes in the relationship. Results showed that the dementia process has a negative impact on the relationship between grandparent and grandchildren. However, in some cases, there was also potential for positive changes, which are mainly related to the ability to keep emotional contact and express positive emotions. Findings suggested the need to take into account grandchildren when planning training programs for families caring for relatives with dementia, such as providing information about the disease and improving their coping strategies.

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Caring for a demented relative at home: Effects on parent–adolescent relationships and family dynamics

Cited by 42 publications

References 27 publications

Managing public health care policy: Who's being forgotten?

Managing public health care policy: Who's being forgotten?

Grandparenting in the 21st Century: Issues of Diversity in Grandparent–Grandchild Relationships

“My Grandparent Has Dementia”

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