INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT ELDER MISTREATMENT WITH FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
2024

Preventing Elder Mistreatment in Dementia Caregivers

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Author Information

Author(s): Meyer Kylie, Yonashiro-Cho Jeanine, Puga Frank

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Hypothesis

Novel interventions can prevent elder mistreatment by family caregivers of persons living with dementia.

Conclusion

The symposium presents various interventions aimed at reducing elder mistreatment among caregivers of dementia patients.

Supporting Evidence

  • The CuRB-IT intervention uses Zoom coaching to help caregivers manage care-resistant behaviors.
  • The KINDER intervention focuses on psychoeducation to enhance caregiver relationships.
  • The COACH trial showed mistreatment elimination but did not affect risk factors for abuse.

Takeaway

This study looks at new ways to help family members who care for people with dementia so they don't accidentally hurt them.

Methodology

The symposium discusses various interventions including coaching and psychoeducation.

Participant Demographics

Focus on family caregivers of persons living with dementia, including Asian American and Pacific Islander caregivers.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0932

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