EVIDENCE-INFORMED ONLINE PLATFORMS FOR DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
2024

Online Platforms for Dementia Caregivers

publication

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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2036

Want to read the original?

Access the complete publication on the publisher's website

View Original Publication