Cultural and ethnic differences in dementia family caregiving: A comparison of the experiences of Chinese American and non‐Chinese American dementia caregivers

The responsibilities of caring for a dementia patient are mentally and physically challenging, often resulting in adverse effects on a family caregiver’s psychological well‐being as well as the quality of care that the patient receives. While the experiences of White dementia caregivers from Western cultures have been well studied, there is a lack of understanding on how the racial, ethnic, and cultural nuances of caregivers from minority populations may influence dementia caregiving. Specifically, the research on Chinese American immigrant dementia caregivers is very sparse, which is concerning considering that Asian Americans are the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States and that Chinese Americans are the largest subgroup of Asian Americans. This study aims to explore the experiences of Chinese American dementia caregivers, focusing on processes of grief, coping mechanisms, and perceptions of stigma.