Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 23, 2026

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
Published on: February 13, 2020
Helping Dementia Caregivers Through Technology
Christianne Nesbitt Fowler1, Tina Haney, Margaret Lemaster
1Christianne Nesbitt Fowler, DNP, RN, GNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, College of Health Science, School of Nursing, Norfolk, Virginia. Tina Haney, DNP, RN, CNS, is an Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, College of Health Science, School of Nursing, Norfolk, Virginia. Margaret Lemaster, BSDH, MS, is an Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, College of Health Science, School of Dental Hygiene, Norfolk, Virginia.
Abstract:
It is estimated there are between 43.5 and 65.7 million caregivers in the United States who provide unpaid care for older adults. Although the number of informal caregivers is expected to continue to increase, few programs have been established in home healthcare agencies to support these caregivers. This article describes a project that used a unique Web site to connect caregivers of people with dementia in a geographic region with an interprofessional group of healthcare providers and caregiver peers. Virtual Healthcare Neighborhood (VHN) was developed and maintained by an interprofessional group of healthcare providers from nursing, physical therapy, clinical counseling, and dental hygiene. The VHN provided weekly information on topics relevant to caring for a loved one with dementia at home as well as Question and Answer and Social Support Blogging sections for use by participants. This project was viewed as a positive and helpful method to provide support for caregivers of homebound older adults that could be easily replicated by home healthcare agencies.
More Related Videos
06:25Capturing Representative Hand Use at Home Using Egocentric Video in Individuals with Upper Limb Impairment
Published on: December 23, 2020
11:21Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
Published on: July 27, 2018
Related Concept Videos
Dementia
The progression of dementia is generally gradual....
Alzheimer's Disease: Treatment
Cognitive Development During Adulthood
Alzheimer's Disease: Overview
The clinical diagnosis of AD hinges on the presence of memory and other cognitive impairments. Biomarkers, such as changes in Aβ...
Documentation in Long-Term and Home Healthcare Setting
Long-Term Care Facilities
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis
It is critical to determine the patient's learning needs during the assessment. Determination of learning needs compounds data...