How effective are dementia caregiver interventions? An updated comprehensive meta-analysis

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to update a 2006 meta-analysis of interventions for caregivers of persons with dementia that was conducted by Pinquart and Sorensen. The analysis…

Effectiveness of day care in supporting family caregivers of people with dementia: A systematic review

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Study Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this paper was to summarize literature on the strategies used in day care for supporting family caregivers of people with dementia, as well as their…

Comprehensive Support for Family Caregivers: Impact on Veteran Health Care Utilization and Costs

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Study Aim/Purpose: This study examines the early impact of a Veterans Administration program called the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).1  Summary of Methods: This study used a…

Effectiveness of an in-home respite care program to support informal dementia caregivers: A comparative study

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Study Aim/Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a 24-hour in-home respite care program in supporting informal caregivers of persons with dementia residing in the…

Adult day service use decreases likelihood of a missed physician’s appointment among dementia caregivers

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Study Aim/Purpose: The study examined the association between adult day services (ADS) use for community-dwelling persons with dementia and a missed physician’s appointment among their family caregivers.  Summary of Methods:…