A staggering 15 million family members have stepped up to care for them – or 22% of all family caregivers nationwide. Although their loved ones confront challenges to their independence as a result of the progressive disease, these family caregivers confront challenges of their own.As part of the VOICE Dementia Care program, family caregivers received coaching that involved in-person sessions and ongoing consultations with a professional care team. Family caregivers reported meaningful improvements in confidence, particularly related to self-care and coping, as they cared for those with dementia.
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