| Title | Feasibility of the Savvy Caregiver Program for LGBTQ+ Caregivers of People Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2022 |
| Authors | Kittle, KR, Lee, R, Pollock, K, Song, Y, Wharton, W, Anderson, JG, N Dowling, M, Flatt, JD |
| Journal | Int J Environ Res Public Health |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 22 |
| Date Published | 2022 Nov 16 |
| ISSN | 1660-4601 |
| Keywords | Adult, Alzheimer Disease, Caregivers, Feasibility Studies, Female, Homosexuality, Female, Humans, Sexual and Gender Minorities |
| Abstract | Nearly 350,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) adults in the U.S. are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Informal caregivers face challenges impacting their ability to access and receive adequate and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ persons living with ADRD. The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Savvy Caregiver Program for caregivers of LGBTQ+ individuals living with ADRD. Data for this secondary analysis come from caregivers ( = 17) who completed 6 sessions of the Savvy program. Caregivers were very satisfied with tailored program activities. Analyses of trends suggest non-significant increases in positive aspects of caregiving and decreases in caregiver burden and depressive symptoms. This is the first known study assessing the feasibility of the Savvy Caregiver Program for caregivers of LGBTQ+ individuals living with ADRD. Future research on the Savvy Caregiver Program for caregivers of LGBTQ+ people living with ADRD is needed. |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph192215102 |
| Alternate Journal | Int J Environ Res Public Health |
| PubMed ID | 36429819 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC9690560 |
| Grant List | K23 AG055668 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R24 AG065170 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States K01 AG056669 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States R24 AG066599 / AG / NIA NIH HHS / United States |
