Caregiver Interventions for Dementia Management
Summary
Caregiver interventions for dementia management encompass a broad array of strategies designed to support informal and professional carers in addressing the complex needs of people living with dementia. These interventions aim to alleviate psychological burden, enhance coping skills and improve quality of life for both carers and care recipients. Core approaches include psychoeducational programmes that impart knowledge of dementia pathology and behavioural management techniques; psychotherapeutic modalities that foster emotional resilience; occupational and activity-based therapies that promote meaningful engagement; and multicomponent models that integrate several elements such as skills training, peer support and respite care. Recent advances also feature digital health solutions, including mobile applications and telehealth platforms, which offer flexible, scalable support and real-time monitoring. Underpinning these efforts is a growing emphasis on implementation science to identify barriers and facilitators in real-world settings, ensuring that evidence-based interventions translate into routine practice. Globally, caregiver interventions are recognised as critical in delaying institutionalisation, reducing healthcare costs and acknowledging the pivotal role of carers in sustainable dementia care systems.
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Technical terms
Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): A range of non-cognitive disturbances such as agitation, anxiety, apathy and aggression that commonly accompany dementia.
Multicomponent intervention: A programme combining two or more therapeutic elements (for example, education, skills training and support groups) to address multiple caregiver needs simultaneously.
Psychoeducation: Structured learning activities aimed at improving carers’ understanding of dementia, symptom management and coping strategies.
Psychological flexibility: The capacity to adapt to changing situational demands, maintain balance among important life domains and pursue meaningful goals despite distressing thoughts or emotions.
eHealth: The use of information and communication technologies, such as mobile apps and teleconferencing, to deliver health-related services and support remotely.
References
- Implementation and dissemination of home- and community-based interventions for informal caregivers of people living with dementia: a systematic scoping review. Implementation Science (2023).
- The use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in informal caregivers of people with dementia and other long-term or chronic conditions: A systematic review and conceptual integration. Clinical Psychology Review (2023).
- Efficacy of a Smartphone App Intervention for Reducing Caregiver Stress: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mental Health (2020).
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