RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND CULTURAL-DIFFERENCES IN DEMENTIA CAREGIVING - REVIEW AND ANALYSIS

This study provides a review and analysis of the empirical research pu blished since 1985 that has examined the impact of race, culture, and/ or ethnicity on the dementia caregiving experience. Ten of the 12 stud ies included in the review focused on comparisons between Black and Wh ite caregivers; one examined differences between Black and Hispanic ca regivers, and one focused on White and Hispanic caregivers. Compared t o White caregivers, non-White caregivers: a) were less likely to be a spouse and more likely to be an adult child, friend, or other family m ember, b) reported lower levels of caregiver stress, burden, and depre ssion, c) endorsed more strongly held beliefs about filial support, an d d) were more likely to use prayer, faith, or religion as coping mech anisms. Strategies for advancing research in this area are discussed.