Dual Trajectories of Dementia and Social Support in the Mexican-Origin Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

In the next few decades, the number of Mexican American older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders will increase dramatically. Given that this population underutilizes formal care services, the degree of care responsibilities in Mexican American families is likely to increase at the same time. However, little is known about the changing need for assistance with instrumental day-to-day activities and emotional support by long-term patterns of cognitive impairment.

Research design and methods

We use 7 waves of the Hispanic Established Populations for the Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly (1992/1993-2010/2011) and trajectory modeling to describe long-term patterns of perceived emotional and instrumental support, and dementia.

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SUBMITTER: Rote SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8023375 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature