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[O4–08–05]: THE EXPERIENCE AND NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN YOUNGER‐ONSET DEMENTIA FAMILIES: A U.K.–U.S. COMPARISON
Author(s) -
Gelman Caroline R.,
Sikes Pat,
Hall Mel
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
alzheimer's and dementia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.713
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1552-5279
pISSN - 1552-5260
DOI - 10.1016/j.jalz.2017.07.464
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , feeling , psychology , narrative inquiry , social isolation , narrative , worry , developmental psychology , dementia , qualitative research , anxiety , disease , medicine , psychiatry , social psychology , social science , linguistics , philosophy , pathology , sociology
favourable memories of their spouse; (b) helping them to reflect on their feelings and progress; and (c) the act of writing itself as catharsis, reflection, and documentation. Participants readily shared that they could relate to the experiences and content presented in the tool, increasing its perceived acceptability. Although most participants reported that they felt the tool was invaluable in assisting them in their bereavement, several participants spoke at length about their experiences of grief pre-bereavement and the need for support tools during this time. Conclusions:Participants found the tool helpful and were grateful for the opportunity to reflect on their bereavement. The Reclaiming Yourself tool is a convenient, self-administered, and cost effective intervention that has the potential to support spouses and begin to address the lack of effective interventions for bereaved dementia caregivers.