Dementia Dastan: Understanding the Experiences of South Asian Canadians Living with Dementia and their Care Partners

This research demonstrates the need for cultural humility in dementia care practices and policies. Findings underscore the importance of early diagnosis, community engagement, and developing culturally tailored resources to support families. Addressing systemic barriers and increasing funding for culturally sensitive services is essential to providing equitable dementia care for Canada's diverse population.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
Published
2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70858_099141
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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Dementia Dastan: Understanding the Experiences of South Asian Canadians Living with Dementia and their Care Partners

Carrie McAiney, George Heckman, Navjot Gill‐Chawla, Catherine Tong
Alzheimer s & Dementia
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Dementia Dastan: Understanding the Experiences of South Asian Canadians Living with Dementia and their Care Partners

Carrie McAiney, George Heckman, Navjot Gill‐Chawla, Catherine Tong
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Abstract

This research demonstrates the need for cultural humility in dementia care practices and policies. Findings underscore the importance of early diagnosis, community engagement, and developing culturally tailored resources to support families. Addressing systemic barriers and increasing funding for culturally sensitive services is essential to providing equitable dementia care for Canada's diverse population.

Alzheimer s & DementiaVol. 21(S4)
Western University (CA), University of Waterloo (CA), Alzheimer Society of Canada (CA), Research Institute for Aging (CA)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 34%
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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