Home-based activity support for dementia care partners

More people with Alzheimer's dementia and related disorders (ADRD) live at home as opposed to long term care facilities, yet behavioral issues are often what cause caregivers to decide they can no longer provide home-based... [ view full abstract ]

More people with Alzheimer's dementia and related disorders (ADRD) live at home as opposed to long term care facilities, yet behavioral issues are often what cause caregivers to decide they can no longer provide home-based care. Agitation and aggression are two behaviors that cause the most concern to caregivers and put people with ADRD at risk for institutionalization. This session will present the evidence for occupation-based programs delivered in the home environment that address behavioral symptom management. An example will be provided of a specific home-based consultation program designed to build on best evidence while also customizing the intervention to clients' specific needs.