作者
Laylla B Jimenez, Sarah H Cross, Nathan A Boucher
发表日期
2021/12
期刊
Journal of Applied Gerontology
卷号
40
期号
12
页码范围
1828-1836
出版商
SAGE Publications
简介
Little is known about the experiences of caregivers for older adults reentering communities following incarceration. We sought to explore the challenges faced by such caregivers in Central North Carolina.
Methods
We conducted a thematic analysis on semi-structured interviews with 11 caregivers.
Results
Caregivers discussed how prior incarceration coupled with aging present barriers to housing, employment, and safety-net benefits—making caregiving more difficult. Caregivers assist their older care recipients to develop essential life skills (e.g., scheduling tasks, applying for services) and navigate the dynamic aging process (e.g., loneliness, illness). Caregivers struggle to gain care recipients’ trust, often due to their past trauma.
Discussion
Caregivers play essential roles supporting older adults postincarceration, yet they experience significant challenges with limited resources. This study informed the development …
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