Exploration of family caregivers’ experiences on coping in dementia care in Ghana: a phenomenological study
Precious Adade Duodu,
Joshua Okyere,
Bibha Simkhada
et al.
Abstract:Background
Dementia is an important public health and geriatric concern for sub-Saharan African countries, including Ghana. Evidence shows that persons living with dementia are often supported and cared for by family caregivers in the community. In the execution of these services to the persons living with dementia, family caregivers are overwhelmed and experience heightened stress that results in serious repercussions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore family caregivers’ experien… Show more
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