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Research on Alzheimer disease detailed by scientists at Colorado State University

Published in Pain and Central Nervous System Week, December 31st, 2007

According to recent research published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology, "The literature on the experiences of Latino caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (ADRD) is scarce. Shedding light on ethnocultural influences may facilitate providing more culturally appropriate services."

"The purpose of this study is to explore Latino caregivers' cultural explanatory models of caring for an older adult with ADRD. Seven focus groups are conducted with 33 Spanish-speaking Latino caregivers in three U.S. states: Florida, Colorado, and Minnesota," wrote E.A. Borrayo and colleagues, Colorado State University.

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