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[Informal caretakers in Spain, their profile and care provided]
Adelaida Zabalegui Yarnoz1, Clara Juandó Prats, Amaia Sáenz De Ormijana Hernández
1Universidad Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallés, Barcelona. azabaleg@csc.unica.edu
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|October 12, 2007
Summary
This study profiles informal caregivers for older adults in Spain, identifying a rise in paid, non-professional immigrant caregivers. This demographic shift significantly impacts elder care dynamics and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Context:
- Informal caregiving is crucial for aging populations.
- Spain faces demographic shifts with an increasing elderly population.
- The role of non-professional caregivers is evolving.
Purpose:
- To profile informal caregivers for individuals over 65 in Spain.
- To analyze the types of care provided by informal caregivers.
- To examine the impact of immigrant caregivers on elder care.
Summary:
- A systematic review analyzed 182 articles on informal caregivers for persons over 65 in Spain.
- The study identified key characteristics of informal caregivers and their caregiving roles.
- A significant finding is the increasing presence of paid, non-professional immigrant caregivers, a trend observed internationally since the 1990s.
Impact:
- Highlights the growing importance of immigrant caregivers in elder care.
- Provides insights into the changing demographics and dynamics of informal caregiving.
- Informs policy and support systems for elder care in Spain and internationally.
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