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Living alone with dementia.

E M Ebly1, D B Hogan, K Rockwood

  • 1Departments of Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
|November 24, 1999
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One-third of community-dwelling dementia patients live alone. Their caregivers consider institutionalization more often due to safety concerns, despite experiencing less burden.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Dementia Care

Background:

  • A growing number of individuals with dementia live alone in the community.
  • Understanding the characteristics and challenges of this population is crucial for effective care planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the population of individuals with dementia living alone in the community.
  • To examine the factors influencing institutionalization for this group.

Main Methods:

  • Data were collected as part of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging (CSHA).
  • Analysis focused on individuals with dementia residing in the community, comparing those living alone with those living with others.

Main Results:

  • One-third of community-dwelling dementia patients in the CSHA sample lived alone.

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  • Caregivers of individuals living alone considered institutionalization more frequently, likely due to safety and support concerns.
  • Caregivers of those living alone reported less hands-on assistance, less burden, and lower rates of depression compared to caregivers of individuals living with the dementia patient.

    • Conclusions:

    • Living arrangements significantly influence caregiver considerations for institutionalization.
    • Supporting individuals with dementia living alone presents a substantial future challenge for healthcare systems.
    • Proactive strategies are needed to address the safety and support needs of this vulnerable population.