Abstract
Family members who care for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia often face significant stressors and challenges that impact their quality of life. As part of a project to develop Extension educational materials and resources specifically for family caregivers, we conducted an online needs assessment survey with 196 adults in the U.S. Participants identified doctors, the internet, and caregiver support groups as top sources of information about dementia. They were interested in strategies to help them manage stress, address patient behavioral issues, and access locally available resources. Furthermore, they were interested in attending educational programs with other caregivers. These findings provide guidance for Extension professionals to design and tailor educational programs and information to help family caregivers provide optimal care for their loved ones.
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Franck, K. L.,
Fox, J.,
Berry, A. A.,
Johnson, K.,
Taylor, J.,
&
Devereaux, M.
(2025). Exploring the Educational Needs of Family Caregivers for Patients with Dementia.
Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 13(3), 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1569
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