Peer support for people with dementia

An Exploratory Study of Two Peer Support Models

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ID6429144
AuthorsAnnica Barcenilla‐wong (0000-0003-2775-9415, The University of Sydney), Raquel Skaf (The University of Sydney), Nicola Hancock (0000-0002-6877-9239, The University of Sydney), Lee‐fay Low (0000-0001-9283-3525, The University of Sydney)
Year2024
Volume9
Issue2
Pages297-315
Publication date2024-07-23
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Care and Caring (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2397-8821 • E-ISSN: 2397-883X
PublisherBristol University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1332/23978821y2024d000000068
OpenAlexW4400915402
LanguageEN
References cited15

In this article, perceived benefits, facilitators and challenges of peer support offered for and by people living with dementia are explored by comparing peer support provided by Dementia Lifestyle Coach (DLC) and Dementia Alliance International (DAI). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with interviewees from DLC and DAI. Interview recordings were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Peer support offered by DLC and DAI provided connection and emotional and informational support and promoted living well with dementia. Each programme had unique barriers and facilitators. The article concludes that peer support for and by people living with dementia should be considered in post-diagnostic dementia support programmes

Dementia · Exploratory research · Peer review · Peer support · Peer-to-peer · Political science · Psychiatry · Social support · Sociology · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Social Psychology

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