Stress Management, Education, Efficacy Building in Dyads Coping with Dementia-Related Symptoms (SEEDS)
Abstract
Cognitive deficits and neurobehavioral symptoms are common in both TBI and dementia and cause varying levels of distress for both the person with dementia (PWD) with the disease and their family caregivers. Stress levels have been associated with dysregulation of cortisol and other biopsychological stress markers in both PWDs and caregivers. There is a growing need to explore the interpersonal and psychosocial benefits of an intervention that considers the collective dementia experience for the dyad. This study offers one such attempt by investigating a mindfulness-enhanced, multicomponent dyad intervention, called SEEDS: Stress management, Education, Efficacy-building, in Dyads coping with dementia related Symptoms. Hypotheses: It is hypothesized that participation in the SEEDS intervention will result in significant improvement in quality of life and health for both the PWD and the caregiver. It is also hypothesized that there will be improved regulation of biomarkers of stress in the dyad after participating in the SEEDS intervention. Specific Aims: 1) To evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-enhanced dyad intervention (SEEDS), that also includes dementia care skill-building components, on quality of life in PWDs and their caregivers, 2) To evaluate the effectiveness of SEEDS on improving biomarkers of stress in PWDs and their caregivers. Research Strategy: We propose a prospective pre-post quasi-experimental design trial, enrolling 165 dyads, to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness-enhanced intervention (SEEDS). Participants will be individuals diagnosed with mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's related dementia (ADRD) and their caregivers. Both caregiver and PWD will complete measures of quality of life, mood, health, stress, mindfulness, and compassion pre and post intervention. Stress markers will also be measured in both caregivers and PWD before and after the intervention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1149828
Entities
People
- Lauren Hageman
- Mamta Sapra