Dementia caregiving in Chinese communities in high-income countries: Exploring unmet needs and experiences through a qualitative meta-synthesis

Kristina M. KokoreliasSection of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Sinai Healthand University Health Network, CanadaDepartment of Occupational Science , Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, CanadaNational Institute on Ageing, Toronto Metropolitan University, CanadaRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Wai Lun Alan FungMount Sinai Hospital Seniors Wellness Centre, Sinai Health, CanadaDepartment of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Erica NekolaichukGerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto, Miranda WuRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Hardeep SinghDepartment of Occupational Science , Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, CanadaRehabilitation Sciences Institute, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice

Published online on May 25, 2025

Abstract

Dementia, Ahead of Print.
Dementia presents significant global challenges, with care partners (family caregivers)—often family members—playing a central role in providing care and support, particularly in high-income countries. However, caregiving experiences are shaped by factors ...