Spiritual/religious coping can be a significant resource for individuals and families who are caring loved one with dementia. Little is known, however, about how different forms of spiritual/religious impact caregivers' experiences burden benefit. This study examines the relationship between positive negative caregiver benefit among sample caregivers people Findings highlight complex multidimensional that exists perceptions their as burdensome or beneficial. Implications research practice discussed.

The experience of burden among family caregivers persons with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms dementia may be deleterious for their health well-being. Little is known, however, about the degree to which internal positive psychological resources, such as hope, influence perceptions in this population. current study novel that it examined how multiple dimensions hope–agency hope–pathway, influenced a sample one-hundred fifty-five disease. stress process model was used theoretical framework...

To alleviate the high prevalence of depressive symptoms and dementia in older Americans (≥65 years), we developed a depression intervention,

Background: Due to the high prevalence of depressive symptoms and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias in older Americans (≥65 years), we developed a six-week depression intervention, Caregiver-Provided Life Review (C-PLR) for care recipients (CRs) with early-stage dementia mild depression. Objective: The objective study was examine feasibility efficacy C-PLR delivered by virtually-trained caregivers (CGs) on CRs who live community long-term settings (N = 25 CG-CR dyads). Methods: We used...

Abstract Background and Objectives The scarcity of resources available caregiving services in rural areas the United States has been well documented. However, less research compared unmet service needs between caregivers people with Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) versus urban areas. Research Design Methods Using semistructured interviews guided by theories health use dependent care, we interviewed 20 family residing Western North Carolina 18 within setting Houston, Texas, their...

This study aimed to examine the feasibility of unpaid, family/friend caregivers conducting life reviews with people dementia in long-term care and community settings reported on how we adapted intervention modality under COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACTThis paper explores how social workers integrate personal spirituality within nursing homes, where a highly regulated, stressful environment marginalizes professional identity and challenges retention. Researchers offer new evidence of informs identity, ethical practice, continuation in the role. Twenty BSW/MSW licensed home (NHSWs) reported they daily navigate spirituality-at-work opportunity challenge. Qualitative analysis in-depth interviews resulted three primary codes related...

Abstract Due to the high prevalence of depressive symptoms and dementia in older Americans (≥65 years), we developed a six-week depression intervention, Caregiver-Provided Life Review (C-PLR) for care recipients (CRs) with early-stage mild taught their family caregivers (CGs) life review skills online. The objective this study was examine feasibility training via an online video course impact delivering intervention at home (N=20 dyads). A mixed-methods design (surveys interviews) used...

Abstract Nearly 50 years after the fall of Saigon (1975), studies continue to show high prevalence physical (ADL, IADL), mental (depressive symptoms), and cognitive (dementia) disabilities in older Vietnamese refugees. Adverse lifelong experiences Vietnam host countries may have impacted these results. Some refugees who arrived during their youth became health professionals while children attend universities, predominantly enrolled pre-health courses. Leveraging bilingual/bicultural...

Abstract Approximately 10% of older Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia experience depression, yet behavioral interventions remain scarce. We developed a 6-week depression intervention, Caregiver-Provided Life Review (C-PLR) based on life review therapy. The purposes this study were to examine the feasibility training Asian and White family caregivers in skills impact care recipients’ depressive symptoms as 77% dyads conducted their native language. Using mixed-methods design, (n=15:...

Abstract The lack of resources and services for caregivers people with dementia (PWD) in rural areas the U.S. has been well-documented. However, less research explored conditions urban areas. purpose this study was to identify unmet caregiver service needs PWD, explore factors associated their use, compare outcomes those counterparts. Guided by Andersen’s theory health we interviewed 20 Western North Carolina 18 Houston, Texas. Using same interview guide, inquired about contextual that...

Abstract Background Approximately 10% of people living with Alzheimer’s dementia (PWD) experience depression, yet behavioral interventions remain scarce. We developed an innovative depression intervention, Caregiver‐Provided Life Review (C‐PLR) based on life review therapy. The purposes this study were to evaluate the feasibility training family caregivers in skills and impact depressive symptoms. Methods Using a mixed‐method design, we trained Asian (n = 15) White 24) caregiver‐care...

Abstract Background Due to the high prevalence of depressive symptoms and dementia in older Americans (≥65 years), we trained unpaid family caregivers an evidence‐based life review depression intervention virtually via Zoom produced positive outcomes. The objective this study was examine feasibility training online video delivering at home. Method We recruited caregiver‐care recipient dyads nationwide during COVID‐19 pandemic (N = 20 dyads). A mixed‐methods design used results quantitatively...

Abstract Background The scarcity of resources and caregiving services, a higher prevalence health conditions, financial concerns in rural areas the United States have been well‐documented. However, less research has compared experiences between caregivers people with Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) versus urban areas. This study sought to address this gap by identifying those unmet service needs, explore factors associated use, propose tailored strategies for better serving...

Gratitude is a well-known and researched internal positive psychological resource. Empirical data, however, on the association between gratitude, meaning in life, burden family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease scant. The aims this study were to (1) investigate relationships among these variables sample Alzheimer’s; (2) determine if gratitude mediates effects perceived life population. One-hundred twenty-six adult caregivers, most whom an intimate partner or child person...

Little is known about how internal positive psychological resources, such as hope, impact burden in family caregivers of persons with dementia. The current study novel that it examined multiple dimensions hope impacted perceived a sample Alzheimer’s disease. stress process model was used the theoretical framework for variable specification this one-hundred and fifty-five caregivers. Multiple regression to determine if hope-agency hope-pathway independently contributed burden. Mediation...

Data from the Vietnamese Aging and Care Survey (VACS) showed high prevalence of disability, depressive symptoms, cognitive impairment in older immigrants refugees. We proposed a Community-Engaged Dementia Education Program to examine Houston American community’s literacy on dementia develop one-pager educational material. This is cross-sectional, qualitative study (interviews focus groups) using Cultural Exchange Model as conceptual framework. interviewed fourteen key informants assessed...

Abstract Due to the high prevalence of depressive symptoms and dementia in older Americans, we developed a six-week virtual depression intervention, Caregiver-Provided Life Review (C-PLR) for care recipients (CRs) with early-stage mild their family caregivers (CGs). We changed length CG training iteratively, trained CGs interviewing probing skills via video, delivered life reviews (LR) CRs at home (N=25 dyads). The objective study was examine feasibility efficacy C-PLR on who were...

Abstract Despite the life-threatening escape from Vietnam, Vietnamese refugees’ health data are scarce. To fill this knowledge gap, we developed Aging and Care Survey (VACS) examined of community-dwelling older (≥65 years) in Houston, Texas, 2nd largest Vietnamese-populated metropolitan area U.S. The revealed their adverse conditions including a high prevalence cognitive impairment. We proposed Community-Engaged Dementia Education Program to improve community’s dementia literacy based on...

Abstract Recent research suggests that hope may positively impact perceived burden in family caregivers of persons living with a dementia. However, there are few studies have examined hope, as multidimensional construct, on burden. The purpose this study was to investigate the relationship between objective and subjective stressors, sample using taking into consideration multiple dimensions—specifically hope-agency hope-pathway. Hierarchical regression mediation analyses were utilized...