Understanding Daily Living Challenges for People with Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Torres Ana Sophia Garces, Chang E-Shien, Moxley Jerad, Boot Walter, Rogers Wendy, Czaja Sara, Charness Neil
Primary Institution: Weill Cornell Medicine
Hypothesis
Identifying discordant reports about daily challenges among dyads may flag risks for potentially adverse caregiving experiences.
Conclusion
The study found that both persons with cognitive impairment and their care partners identified health-related activities as the most challenging, with varying levels of agreement on the difficulties faced.
Supporting Evidence
- Both PwCIs and CPs identified health-related activities as the most challenging.
- There was agreement between the PwCI and CPs regarding transportation and domestic life activities.
- CPs underestimated PwCI’s experienced difficulty in leisure and recreation activities.
Takeaway
This study looked at how people with cognitive impairment and their helpers see daily challenges differently, which can help improve support for them.
Methodology
Data were drawn from baseline quantitative and qualitative data from an ongoing longitudinal mixed methods needs-assessment study.
Participant Demographics
Average ages of PwCI and CPs were 74.2 and 64.7 years respectively; dyads were predominantly spouses/partners (64.7%).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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