Comparisons Between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Informal Caregivers

This study focuses on understanding similarities and differencesbetween non-Hispanic White and Hispanic informal caregivers of those with Alzheimer’sdisease. Comparisons take place between caregivers reporting high levels of burden asindicated by the Zarit Burden Inventory. Data suggest similarities and differencesbetween Hispanic (n = 17) and non-Hispanic White (n = 17) caregivers in this study inseveral areas. Hispanic caregivers indicated fewer sources of income, had lessinvestment money for family member’s treatment, reported caregiving as a greaterinterference with life’s accomplishments, and indicated a lesser percentage of the totalcare cost provided by the family member. Non-Hispanic White caregivers reported havingcompleted a higher level of formal education and that organized religion’s importanceprior to becoming a caregiver was not quite as important as compared with the Hispaniccare provider. With current trends, of demographic and cultural changes, it is crucialto fully understand the changing role and needs of both Hispanic and non-Hispanic Whitecaregivers