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Book SynopsisGet the science on helping reduce stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: Examines the issues caregivers face Details the best tools for assessment Explores evidence-based approaches Includes clinical vignettes Reflects on diversity, equity, and inclusion Includes downloadable handouts
Trade ReviewThe “caregiver” role can include anything from performing simple routine individual tasks … to providing all-consuming, full-time physical and mental care 24-hours a day. This is when distress becomes a reality and very specialized help is needed. This book guides psychology professionals through the array of caregiver needs and suggests both the types of therapy needed and available resources to answer these needs. From the deep exploration of Alzheimer’s dementia to the less documented and less known forms of memory issues, the book details the needs of caregivers in a compassionate and relatable way. Whether a helping professional with years of experience or a newly graduated therapist seeing their first client, readers will gain a wealth of information from the book. The authors ensure that this book will be a guiding light. 5 Stars!;Reviewed by Jill N. Littrell, BA, MA, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL, in Doody’s Reviews, October 2023
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1 Description 1.1 Terminology 1.1.1 Individuals Providing and Receiving Care 1.2 Caregiver Demographics 1.2.1 Ethnic and Racial Diversity of Caregivers 1.2.2 Age, Relationship to Care Recipient, and Gender 1.2.3 Reasons for Providing Care 1.3 The Emotional and Physical Impacts of Caregiving 1.3.1 Common Caregiver Responses to Stress: Mental Health Issues 1.3.2 Common Caregiver Responses to Stress: Physical Health Issues 1.3.3 Other Stressors Most Caregivers Face 1.3.4 Positive Aspects of Caregiving . 1.4 Knowledge of the Care Recipient's Dementia 1.4.1 Neurocognitive Disorders: Basics About Dementia 2 Theories and Models 2.1 Stress and Coping Model 2.2 Sociocultural Model 2.3 Trajectory of Illness Model 2.4 Transition Into Early-Stage Caregiving 2.4.1 Description 2.4.2 Interventions . 2.5 Early-Stage Caregiving 2.5.1 Description 2.5.2 Intervention 2.6 Transition Into Middle Stage 2.6.1 Description 2.6.2 Interventions 2.7 Transition Into Late Stage 2.7.1 Description 2.7.2 Interventions 2.8 Postcaregiving Life 2.8.1 Description 2.8.2 Interventions 2.9 Interventions With Family Systems 2.9.1 Rationale for the Family Systems Approach 2.9.2 Theories of Family Therapy and Applications to Caregiving 2.10 Dyadic Models 3 Assessment 3.1 Caregiver Core Assessment Battery 3.1.1 Overall Mental Health 3.1.2 Caregiver Specific Challenges 3.1.3 Caregiver Supports 3.2 Optional Measures to Address Unique Needs 3.2.1 Suicidal Assessment 3.2.2 Screening for Cognitive Function 3.2.3 Other Specific Measures 3.2.4 Assessing Domains Not Listed 3.2.5 Working With Diverse Caregivers 3.2.6 Monitoring Change 3.3 Assessment Tools in Depth 3.3.1 Overall Mental Health 3.3.2 Caregiving Challenges 3.3.3 Caregiving Supports 3.3.4 Optional Measures 4 Interventions to Reduce Caregiver Distress 4.1.1 Levels of Intervention 4.1.2 Supporting Evidence for Interventions 4.1.3 Diversity and Inclusion Issues 4.2 Psychoeducational Interventions 4.2.1 Coping With Caregiving (CWC) 4.2.2 Savvy Caregiver Program 4.2.3 Inner Resources for Stress (IR) 4.2.4 Building Better Caregivers (BBC) 4.2.5 iSupport 4.3 Specialized Care: Psychotherapeutic Interventions 4.3.1 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 4.3.2 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 4.4 Multicomponent Intervention Programs 4.4.1 Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer Caregivers Health (REACH II) 4.4.2 New York University Caregiver Intervention (NYUCI) Program 4.5 Family Systems Approach 4.5.1 Family Interventions 4.5.2 Dyadic Therapy 4.6 Technology-Enabled Interventions 4.6.1 Caregiver Wellness and Self-Care 4.6.2 Caregiver Education and Navigation 4.6.3 Caregiver Support 4.6.4 Caregiving Task Management 4.6.5 Adaptive Home Products 4.6.6 Using Technology in Session 4.7 Other Interventions 4.7.1 Care Management 4.7.2 Palliative Care 4.8 Ethical Dilemmas Often Experienced by Caregivers 4.8.1 Over-Arching Themes 4.8.2 Practical Issues Rooted in Ethical Dilemmas in the Caregiving Trajectory 4.9 Summary of Critical Points to Effectively Treat Distressed Caregivers 5 Professional Practice Issues 5.1 Training Content and Competencies 5.2 Education and Training Resources 5.3 Billing for Caregiver Services 6 Case Vignette 7 Further Reading 8 References 9 Appendix: Tools and Resources
