Following are summaries of peer-reviewed research, evaluations, and reports on programs that support family caregivers. Many of these programs have demonstrated positive results, such as improved quality of life for patients and their caregivers as well as reduced acute care use and costs.
Transcending Inequities in Dementia Care in Black Communities: Lessons from the Maximizing Independence at Home Care Coordination Program
Black caregivers of people with dementia share their perspectives on a care coordination intervention.
Effects of the Tailored Activity Program (TAP) on Dementia-Related Symptoms, Health Events and Caregiver Well-Being: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dementia care program delivered by an occupational therapist and tailored to the needs of patients and their caregivers shows improved patient quality of life and caregiver well-being.
Caring for Caregivers: Bridging the Gap Between Family Caregiving Policy and Practice
An intervention supporting caregivers of adults with chronic medical and functional needs can generate cost savings and improve outcomes for Medicare Advantage enrollees and their caregivers.
Receipt of Posthospitalization Care Training Among Medicare Beneficiaries’ Family Caregivers
Disparities in transitional care training for caregivers of older adults based on race or financial status demonstrate need for changes in discharge processes and strategies to address bias.
Interventions at Hospital Discharge to Guide Caregivers in Medication Management for People Living with Dementia: A Systematic Review
Medication management interventions that support caregivers of people with dementia at care transitions can help reduce readmissions, caregiver burden, and use of high-risk medication.
Meeting the Challenge of Caring for Persons Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners and Caregivers: A Way Forward
Evaluates the evidence on interventions for people living with dementia, their care partners, and caregivers to help identify what interventions are ready for broad implementation.
Utilization and Cost Effects of the VHA Caring for Older Adults and Caregivers at Home (COACH) Program
Training for caregivers of veterans living with dementia may help them remain in their home longer, but may lead to increased health care costs.
Effect of Collaborative Dementia Care via Telephone and Internet on Quality of Life, Caregiver Well-Being, and Health Care Use: The Care Ecosystem Randomized Clinical Trial
Telephone- and web-based dementia care provided through centralized hubs and delivered by an interdisciplinary team can improve outcomes for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Home Alone Revisited: Family Caregivers Providing Complex Care
Includes national survey data on family caregivers and their experiences in managing complex medical and nursing tasks for their family members at home, as well as recommendations to improve the supports for family caregivers.
