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EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA AND THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS

Beanblossom, Kathryn M.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366835742

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2013, Master of Gerontological Studies, Miami University, Gerontology.
This study explores how early onset dementia (EOD); i.e., dementia before the age of 65, affects an individual’s life and the life of their primary caregiver, how participants’ view the current services they receive from their local Alzheimer’s Association, and what additional services would benefit those affected by EOD. Participants were recruited from two Alzheimer’s Association chapters in the Midwest, where all participants attended a support group. Interviews were conducted with 7 persons with dementia and 6 of their primary caregivers. Using a case study approach, three central elements dominated the participants’ stories. First, the initial support received from doctors when diagnosed has a large impact on families. Second, families are generally happy with the support group they attend, whether it is specific to EOD or not; however, some participants did identify limitations to their support group. Finally, a greater amount of meaningful activities for persons with EOD are desired.
Jennifer Kinney, Dr. (Committee Chair)
Kate de Medeiros , Dr. (Committee Member)
Ronald Bulanda, Dr. (Committee Member)
57 p.
Aging; Social Research; Social Work
early onset dementia; services; multiple case study

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  • Beanblossom, K. M. (2013). EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA AND THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366835742

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Beanblossom, Kathryn. EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA AND THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. 2013. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366835742.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Beanblossom, Kathryn. "EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY ONSET DEMENTIA AND THEIR PRIMARY CAREGIVERS." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1366835742

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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