Secondary Caregiving in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: A Scoping Review of Their Challenges and Contributions
= 10) indicated that secondary caregivers provide emotional, logistical, and financial support. They also experienced psychological distress, guilt, role conflict, and communication challenges. Family dynamics, gender, and cultural expectations shaped the caregiving experiences and outcomes. The search revealed a scarcity of interventions tailored to this group to enhance overall well-being. Secondary caregivers play a vital role in dementia care. Future interventions that clarify caregiving roles, enhance communication, and provide culturally responsive, family-centered support can strengthen caregiver well-being and promote sustainable caregiving networks.
Authors
- Raheleh Bahrami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7001-8140)
- Abigail Gómez-Morales
Institutions
- Arizona State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research on Aging
- Published
- 2026-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261449482
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00