Research on Support for Elder Care in Different Cultures and Settings

Chair(s)

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  Lin Jiang, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Assistant Professor
  School of Social Work
  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  Edinburg, Texas, United States

Discussant(s)

• NZ

  Ning Zhang, MD, PhD, MPH (he/him/his)

  Dean
  College of Health Professions
  GVSU
  Allendale, Michigan, United States

Individual Symposium Abstract First Author(s)

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  Lin Jiang, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Assistant Professor
  School of Social Work
  The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  Edinburg, Texas, United States
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  Xia Li, PhD, MD

  Consultant Psychogeriatrist
  Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
  Shanghai, Shanghai, China (People's Republic)
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  Ling Xu, PhD (she/her/hers)

  Associate Professor
  School of Social Work
  The University of Texas at Arlington
  Arlington, Texas, United States
• HM

  Hong Mi, PhD (he/him/his)

  Professor
  School of Public Affairs
  Zhejiang University
  Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (People's Republic)

  Slides

This cross-culture symposium consists of four studies that examined the interventions, patterns, technology, and challenges for elder care across settings in the U.S., China, and other countries. The first two papers focus on caregivers for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD). The paper from the U.S. fills that gap by examining the information and communications technology utilization in relation to mental health among Mexican American informal caregivers for persons with ADRD. The findings suggest a need to explore further different types of ICT and their effects on Mexican American informal caregivers’ mental health. To help t reduce social isolation and loneliness, we may consider choosing an appropriate ICT based on their situation and culture. The paper from China highlights ADRD informal caregivers’ needs and struggles, which were ignored by the Chinese public. Also, the paper examined a model for healthcare professionals at inpatient and outpatient clinics to provide support to caregivers medically and emotionally. The third paper is a systematic review summarizing the latest evidence regarding the importance of using technology among people with dementia and their caregivers as an intervention. The fourth paper broadens our horizon by using a multinational comparison perspective to analyze research on pattern recognition and innovation of home-based care under the change of family structure in China. After individual presentations are done, one discussant will summarize shared themes in these papers and provide critical feedback.

Presentations:

• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

  Mental Health and Technology Utilization Among Mexican American Informal Caregivers for Patients With ADRD
  

  Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Lin Jiang, PhD (she/her/hers) – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

  Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Patients With Dementia: A Psychoeducational Model in Shanghai
  

  Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Xia Li, PhD, MD – Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

  A Systematic Review of Effectiveness of Technology Interventions for People With Dementia and Informal Caregivers
  

  Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Ling Xu, PhD (she/her/hers) – The University of Texas at Arlington
• 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET

  Pattern Recognition and Innovation of Home-Based Care in China: From the Perspective of Multinational Comparison
  

  Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Hong Mi, PhD (he/him/his) – Zhejiang University