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Paper Presentation

Health

Session: Best Practices in Knowledge Building Addressing Emerging Health Issues

Using Compassionate Care to Assist Caregivers in Managing Behavioral Challenges in Persons With ADRD

Friday, October 25, 2024

4:45 PM – 5:15 PM CT

Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2210

Presenter(s)

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Sam G. Cotton, PhD

Assistant Professor
University of Louisville Trager Institute
Louisville, KY, United States
Barbara A. Gordon, M.A. (she/her/hers)

Director of Community Engagement
University of Louisville Trager Institute
Louisville, KY 40202, KY, United States

Contributor(s)

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Pamela Yankeelov, PhD

Director of Research
University of Louisville Trager Institute/ Kent School of Social Work
Louisville, KY, United States
Anna C. Faul, PhD

Executive Director of the Trager Institute
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY, United States

Our compassionate care model for ADRD improves caregivers' skills in managing complex behaviors, with training programs showing significant increases in knowledge, self-efficacy, satisfaction, and affiliate stigma. This scalable, multifaceted approach, including an iOS app, transforms care delivery, enhancing the quality of life for patients and caregivers alike.

Learning Objectives:

Assess the behavioral health challenges presented by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and the impact on caregivers, emphasizing the importance of a compassionate care framework in addressing complex behaviors associated with ADRD.
Examine the components of a compassionate care model, including educational strategies like online modules, interactive workshops, and technology applications, and their effectiveness in equipping caregivers with skills to manage the behavioral aspects of ADRD.
Discuss the outcomes of training programs for caregivers of individuals with ADRD, highlighting improvements in knowledge, self-efficacy, and satisfaction, and explore how these programs can be implemented to enhance the caregiving experience and patient quality of life.