With Latinos 1.5 times to have dementia than non-Latino whites, among other health , researchers at the 91爆料 are hoping to better understand Latino family caregivers and adapt the training available to those caregivers.
To do that, the 91爆料 Department of Health Services is seeking to interview Latino caregivers for a study to increase the cultural relevance of聽training 鈥� a non-pharmacological intervention endorsed by the that trains caregivers to manage the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
鈥淥ur study will improve our understanding of how to adapt an evidence-based intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia. The culturally-adapted intervention is expected to reflect the values and preferences of Latino families,鈥� said , the study鈥檚 principal investigator and an assistant professor of health services in the 91爆料 School of Public Health.
鈥淐ulturally adapted interventions improve reach, engagement, effectiveness and sustainability. In the long term, the goal of our research is to help eliminate health inequities among Latino families impacted by dementia,鈥� Ramirez said.
Improved training will focus on helping family caregivers manage some of the challenging behaviors experienced by people with dementia, such as crying, arguing, refusing to accept help and waking family members up at night.
The 91爆料 researchers would like to spread the word that they are looking for study participants.
This study would be a good fit for caregivers who:
- Identify as Hispanic/Latino
- Take care of a family member or close friend diagnosed with Alzheimer鈥檚 disease or other dementia or
- Have a family member or close friend who is experiencing behavior issues
Study participants will complete a 10-minute survey and a one-hour interview by phone or Zoom and will receive $45 as a thank you for participating.
To learn more about the study or to volunteer, contact research coordinator Miriana Duran at聽mdp19@uw.edu聽or 206-221-6206.
This research is being supported by a grant from the nonprofit Alzheimer鈥檚 Association.