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. 2019 Apr;18(3):1089-1107.
doi: 10.1177/1471301217702977. Epub 2017 Sep 5.

'This is Killing me Inside': The Impact of Having a Parent with Young-Onset Dementia

Helen J Aslett  1 , Jaci C Huws  2 , Robert T Woods  1 , Joanne Kelly-Rhind  3
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'This is Killing me Inside': The Impact of Having a Parent with Young-Onset Dementia

Helen J Aslett et al. Dementia (London). 2019 Apr.

Abstract

This study explored the experience of young adults having a parent with young-onset dementia. In-depth interviews were undertaken with five participants aged between 23 and 36 years of age and these were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participants were found to experience a number of stresses in relation to their parent's illness, many of which were linked to loss and guilt. Five main themes were identified related to relationship changes, shifts in roles and responsibilities, support for the non-affected parent, support for self and the impact of living with their own potential risk of dementia. These findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature and suggest that individuals with a parent with young-onset dementia have needs which service providers should consider in the wider context of young-onset dementia care.

Keywords: interpretative phenomenological analysis; parent; psychological impact; qualitative; young-onset dementia.

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