Supporting Family Caregivers of People with Dementia
Author Information
Author(s): Bailey Dionne, Cotton Quinton, Marx Katherine, Gitlin Laura, Gaugler Joseph
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
Can integrating a caregiver-specific intervention through adult day services improve support for family caregivers of people with dementia?
Conclusion
The ADS Plus program is a viable community-based solution for supporting dementia family caregivers.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention was adaptable and personalized to meet caregiver needs.
- Key aspects of the program supported its delivery and uptake.
- The study involved both caregivers and staff to understand needs and capacity.
Takeaway
This study looked at how a special program can help families taking care of people with dementia, and it found that the program works well.
Methodology
The study used a pragmatic trial and conducted directed content analysis from semi-structured interviews with caregivers and staff.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable to all settings due to the specific context of the trial.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 15 dementia family caregivers and 14 adult day services site staff.
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