Exploring the Educational Needs of Family Caregivers for Patients with Dementia
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| Title: | Exploring the Educational Needs of Family Caregivers for Patients with Dementia |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Karen L. Franck, Janet Fox, Ann A. Berry, Kristen Johnson, Jessica Taylor, Matt Devereaux |
| Source: | Journal of Human Sciences & Extension. 2025 13(3). |
| Availability: | School of Human Sciences, Mississippi State University. PO Box 9745, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Tel: 662-325-6861; Fax: 662-325-8188; e-mail: jhse@ext.msstate.edu; Web site: https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/jhse/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Caregivers, Caregiver Training, Caregiver Attitudes, Dementia, Alzheimers Disease, Needs Assessment, Online Surveys, Educational Needs, Family Needs, Information Needs, Information Seeking, Access to Information, Information Dissemination, Program Design, Program Evaluation, Nonschool Educational Programs |
| ISSN: | 2325-5226 |
| 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. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1492259 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| 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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| ISSN: | 2325-5226 |
