ArticleThe Gerontologist2025
Development of a Mindfulness and Self-compassion (MASC) Stress Reduction Program for Caregivers of Persons With Dementia With Behavioral Symptoms.
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- Mindfulness and rumination: stress pathways for caregivers of persons living with dementia.The Gerontologist · 2026Trial
- A Qualitative Study to Characterize the Experiences of Patients and Caregivers With Dementia Diagnostic Disclosure Communication and Care Planning.Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology · 2026Article
- Group mindfulness-based cognitive therapy associated with reduced professional caregiver burden and improved quality of care in dementia: a multi-method study.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Article
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BACKGROUND AND
objectivesCaregivers of persons living with dementia experience high stress triggered by the behavioral symptoms of care-recipients. Current stress management interventions exist but are primarily focused on providing support or education targeting general caregiving stress. We need caregiver interventions that also address stress triggered by the behavioral symptoms of persons living with dementia. Here, we showcase the development of the Mindfulness and Self Compassionate Care program (MASC), a new program that integrates emotional regulation skills (mindfulness, compassion, and self-compassion), with practical strategies to manage behavioral symptoms in persons living with dementia. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsIn this mixed-methods study, we conducted 5 focus groups (N = 28) with a racially and socioeconomically diverse sample of stressed caregivers of persons living with dementia who endorse behavioral symptoms. We aimed to understand their needs, preferences, and perceptions of the proposed MASC skills. Twenty-four of these caregivers completed an optional quantitative survey. We used a hybrid inductive-deductive approach for qualitative analyses and descriptive statistics to analyze quantitative data.
resultsQualitative analyses showed high stress in caregivers stemming from their care-recipients behavioral symptoms. Caregivers reported interest in a program like MASC, liked the proposed skills, and provided recommendations to enhance the program's format and content. Quantitative analyses supported the need of the program and the interrelation between program mechanisms and outcomes. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Caregivers provided valuable information for adapting the program content and methodology. Current work includes an open pilot with exit interviews to refine the program with the goal of efficacy testing and implementation.
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