Experiences From Healthcare and Community Organizations Delivering Evidence-Based Dementia Caregiving Programs. (17th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schaffer, Rachel; Ciancibello, Alyssa; Bass, David; Powers, Sara
• Is Part Of: Innovation in aging. Volume 5(2021)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 8
• Publication Date: 2021-12-17
• Subjects: Aging -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.027
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2399-5300

Abstract

Abstract: Best Practice Caregiving surveyed 324 healthcare and community organizations that replicated one or more of the 44 evidence-based programs about delivery organization characteristics, delivery staff, caregivers and persons with dementia served, funding sources, delivery challenges, perceived impact, and satisfaction. 211 (65.1%) organizations completed surveys about 30 different evidence-based programs. The most common types of organizations that delivered programs were healthcare organizations (23.8%) and Area Agencies on Aging (23.8%). Results showed on average organizations delivered programs for 49 months and served 68 families/year. The most common program delivery challenges were marketing (69.8%) and engaging participants (66.3%). Organizations generally agreed that programs had positive impacts on caregivers (59.5% strongly agree) but were less positive about benefits for persons with dementia (25.1% strongly agree). Discussion provides insights into successes and challenges organizations face when adopting evidence-based dementia caregiving programs in their communities.