Dementia Care Partner Hub: A New Resource for Support
Author Information
Author(s): Dawson Walter, Reed Jenn Hollandsworth, Gelmon Sherril
Primary Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Hypothesis
Care partners of people living with dementia need better access to information and services to support their wellbeing.
Conclusion
The study suggests creating a Dementia Care Partner Hub to improve access to resources for care partners.
Supporting Evidence
- Care partners need multiple supports for caregiving, including information about dementia and psychological support.
- Feedback indicated deficits in accessing information and social supports for care partners.
Takeaway
People who help take care of those with dementia need more support and information, so a new resource center is being proposed to help them.
Methodology
Focus groups and interviews were conducted with care partners and organizations serving people living with dementia.
Limitations
The study is limited to the Portland, Oregon region and may not represent the needs of care partners elsewhere.
Participant Demographics
Care partners of people living with dementia in the Portland, Oregon region.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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