Social and Leisure Participation by People with Dementia: A Caregiver Resource Guide

Authors

ReBecca McMillian, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Beth Lambert, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Mary Smith, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Katherine Christie, Amazing Place in HoustonFollow

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Description

The purpose of this caregiver education intervention is to increase caregiver self-efficacy and effectiveness in increasing social participation and quality of life for those they are caring for as well as decreasing caregiver stress and burnout associated with providing care for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The guide will include education and resources for these caregivers detailing safety precautions, strategies to reduce difficult behaviors impacting social and leisure engagement, and resources to decrease caregiver burden.

Publication Date

Spring 4-10-2024

Publisher

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Social participation, Leisure participation, Caregivers, Dementia, Occupational therapy

Medical Subject Headings

Caregivers, Dementia, Leisure activities

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on April 10-17, 2024.

Recommended Citation

McMillian, R., Lambert, B., Smith, M., & Christie, K. (2024, April 10). Social and Leisure Participation by People with Dementia: A Caregiver Resource Guide. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2024/24