Cultural Adaptations in Dementia Caregiving Programs

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Author(s): Huth Megan, Powers Sara, Fete Zoe, Cannon Rachel, Minyo Morgan, Bass David

Primary Institution: Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging

Culturally adapted dementia caregiving programs can better serve diverse communities.

While some organizations have made adaptations for diverse groups, the majority of programs have not.

23.2% of organizations delivering BPC programs made adaptations for diverse groups.
The most common adaptations were for Hispanic/Latino (61.5%), LGBTQ+ (53.8%), and Black/African American (46.2%) groups.
100% of programs that made adaptations consulted with group members or experts.
92.8% adapted content for members of the diverse group.
53.8% provided staff training and began delivering the program in the group's language.
46.2% created translations of materials and adapted marketing tools.
Only 25% conducted research to show that the program benefited the diverse groups.

Some programs that help people care for those with dementia are changing to better fit different cultures, but many still haven't made these changes.

Online surveys were distributed to organizations delivering Best Programs for Caregiving to collect data on cultural adaptations.

The study does not specify the total number of organizations surveyed or the response rate.

Organizations delivering Best Programs for Caregiving, with a focus on adaptations for diverse groups.

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