EVIDENCE-INFORMED ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
2024
Online Platforms for Dementia Caregivers
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Author Information
Author(s): Stevens Alan, Czaja Sara, Horstman, Laura Gitlin, Eric Jutkowitz
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
There is a unique opportunity to provide evidence-informed online services for family caregivers of dementia patients.
Conclusion
Preliminary findings suggest positive benefits to caregivers who engaged in the online platforms discussed.
Supporting Evidence
- GamePlan4Care and Resources4Care are two online platforms that provide support to caregivers.
- GP4-Hospital is a modified platform for caregivers of Veterans with dementia.
- WeCareAdvisor offers daily tips to caregivers.
- Plans4Care translates therapeutic strategies into a digital format.
Takeaway
This study looks at online tools that help family members take care of people with dementia, showing that they can be really helpful.
Methodology
Overview of four online platforms and their preliminary findings.
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