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  • Gerontology
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Employed family caregivers face significant challenges balancing caregiving and work.
  • Limited research exists on the work-family relationship for dementia caregivers.
  • Caregiver well-being is crucial for societal health and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a caregiver intervention on quality-of-life measures for family caregivers of individuals with dementia.
  • To assess the intervention's effect on caregiver distress, depressive symptoms, burden, and financial stress.
  • To evaluate changes in caregiver self-efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month, evidence-based, multicomponent intervention was implemented.
  • The study utilized a first-hand dementia caregiver dataset.
  • Intervention effects were measured on various quality-of-life indicators.

Main Results:

  • The intervention led to statistically significant reductions in distress, depressive symptoms, and subjective burden.
  • Family-to-work conflict and financial stress were notably decreased.
  • Caregiver self-efficacy scores significantly increased post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • The caregiver intervention effectively improved quality-of-life measures and reduced overall caregiver stress.
  • Supporting family caregivers is essential for their well-being and broader societal benefits.
  • This intervention offers a promising approach to mitigate challenges faced by dementia caregivers.