Understanding the Experiences of Older Adults with Dementia in Care Facilities
Author Information
Author(s): Shen Lingyi
Primary Institution: Duke Kunshan University
Hypothesis
This study aims to explore the subjectivities of older adults with dementia in a residential care facility in the Chinese context.
Conclusion
Older adults with dementia in China maintain their relationships and connections with society despite their disrupted lived experiences.
Supporting Evidence
- The study highlights the complexity of family dynamics in contemporary China.
- Older adults with dementia constructed their understanding of themselves and their surroundings through their behaviors.
- The research identifies constraints on their subjectivities, such as the overuse of antipsychotics.
Takeaway
This study looks at how older people with dementia feel and think while living in care homes in China, showing that they still have important relationships and experiences.
Methodology
Participant observation and informal conversations were conducted over a two-month period in a dementia unit.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the interpretation of subjective experiences due to the researcher's perspective.
Limitations
The study may not represent all older adults with dementia due to its specific focus on a single facility in eastern China.
Participant Demographics
Older adults with dementia in a residential care facility in eastern China.
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