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Evaluation of a carers' information programme culturally adapted for South Asian families

Evaluation of a carers' information programme culturally adapted for South Asian families BACKGROUNDIt is estimated there are currently 25 000 people from minority ethnic communities in the United Kingdom living with dementia, and this is predicted to increase to 1 720 000 by 2051. This would be a sevenfold increase in prevalence in 40 years compared to the twofold increase predicted in the indigenous population. Despite the growing prevalence of dementia in minority ethnic populations, evidence suggests such groups remain under‐represented in specialist dementia services. This may be due to lack of awareness of dementia in minority ethnic groups, with memory problems being viewed as a normal part of ageing. Willis et al, Parveen et al, and Greenwood et al report a number of perceived barriers for minority ethnic communities accessing services, such as navigating complex social care pathways, language barriers, cultural stigma, lack of community‐based services, concerns about cultural and religious appropriateness of services, and culturally preferred coping strategies.Because of the increasing evidence suggesting lack of awareness of dementia in minority ethnic communities, there have been a growing number of local initiatives aimed at improving awareness of dementia. Bhattacharyya and Benbow reviewed reports about 13 innovative services for older people from minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom and made recommendations for practice including http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry Wiley

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Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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0885-6230
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10.1002/gps.4768
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BACKGROUNDIt is estimated there are currently 25 000 people from minority ethnic communities in the United Kingdom living with dementia, and this is predicted to increase to 1 720 000 by 2051. This would be a sevenfold increase in prevalence in 40 years compared to the twofold increase predicted in the indigenous population. Despite the growing prevalence of dementia in minority ethnic populations, evidence suggests such groups remain under‐represented in specialist dementia services. This may be due to lack of awareness of dementia in minority ethnic groups, with memory problems being viewed as a normal part of ageing. Willis et al, Parveen et al, and Greenwood et al report a number of perceived barriers for minority ethnic communities accessing services, such as navigating complex social care pathways, language barriers, cultural stigma, lack of community‐based services, concerns about cultural and religious appropriateness of services, and culturally preferred coping strategies.Because of the increasing evidence suggesting lack of awareness of dementia in minority ethnic communities, there have been a growing number of local initiatives aimed at improving awareness of dementia. Bhattacharyya and Benbow reviewed reports about 13 innovative services for older people from minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom and made recommendations for practice including

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International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry – Wiley

Published: Jan 1, 2018

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