Filipino American Family Caregivers of Older Adults Living with Dementia: A Scoping Review

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2026

Publication Title

Clinical Gerontologist

Abstract

Objectives: While data suggest that Filipino Americans face a higher incidence of dementia compared to other Asian subgroups, Filipino American family caregivers are understudied. Thus, the objectives of this scoping review are (a) to characterize the scope of the literature related to Filipino American family caregivers of older adults living with dementia and (b) to identify gaps and discuss implications for future studies. Methods: We conducted a scoping review in CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Scopus. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to identify themes. Results: Twenty-two publications were included. Few examined Filipino Americans as the sole focus; most included them among Asian Americans more broadly. Key findings indicate language and cultural family expectations around caregiving affect recognition of dementia, decisions to seek care, and caregiver responsibilities. Four interventions were identified. Burden, stress, depression, and service utilization were commonly explored caregiver outcomes. Conclusions: Future research can (a) recruit more diverse samples from within the Filipino American population, (b) examine social determinants of health, (c) incorporate historical knowledge of Asian Americans, and (d) measure caregiver-specific outcomes. Clinical Implications: Clinicians can recognize population-specific caregiving needs to help family members recognize dementia symptoms, reduce stigma around dementia, and promote access to caregiver support services.

First Page

1

Last Page

13

PubMed ID

41622024

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