Cinema has helped normalize caregiving as a moral, non-negotiable family duty. But in diasporas, these inherited expectations are often too difficult to sustain.
- Doctoral Candidate, Aging, Health and Well-being, University of Waterloo
Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques can provide support and comfort to those living with dementia.
With the proper help, resources and coping strategies, caregivers can navigate challenges and provide meaningful support to their relatives from afar.
Indian cinema has portrayed dementia in various ways, with some films offering accurate and sensitive depictions, and others tending towards romanticization.
Most caregiving work is done by women. However, many contend with trying to balance their caregiving responsibilities with their own well-being and aspirations.
Dementia care in South Asian households is shaped by cultural, familial and societal forces that bring benefits and challenges.
People living with dementia in the South Asian community often face challenges accessing care because of a lack of culturally appropriate services, language barriers or perceived stigma about dementia
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