Resilience in Black/African American Partner Caregivers of Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Res Gerontol Nurs. 2025 Jan-Feb;18(1):21-28. doi: 10.3928/19404921-20241211-04. Epub 2025 Jan 1.

Abstract

Purpose: To explore cultural factors related to resilience among Black/African American Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) partner caregivers.

Method: This study used a qualitative design. An adapted Resilience Framework informed the in-depth interviews with 10 Black/African American ADRD partner caregivers.

Results: Four major themes emerged: Unfolding Process of ADRD Discovery, Resilience is Multifaceted in Caregiving, Resilience is an Adaptive Process, and Cultural Heritage Shapes Caregivers' Resilience Experiences. The major themes include a total of 18 subthemes.

Conclusion: Findings provide an in-depth understanding of how race, ethnicity, and cultural positive adaptive factors influence resilience among diverse ADRD partner caregivers. [Research in Gerontological Nursing, 18(1), 21-28.].

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alzheimer Disease* / nursing
  • Alzheimer Disease* / psychology
  • Black or African American* / psychology
  • Caregivers* / psychology
  • Dementia* / nursing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Qualitative Research
  • Resilience, Psychological*
  • United States
  • White