Continuing my series on insights from my doctoral research, which focused on personalizing learning for care partners of people living with dementia, I’m exploring the importance of building caregiver self-efficacy. Being a care partner for someone living with dementia is a complex, emotionally demanding role. While knowledge is important, confidence in one’s ability to manage…
Continuing my series on insights from my doctoral research, which focused on personalizing learning for care partners of people living with dementia, I’m breaking down the subtle but important differences between the top five forms of dementia. For many care partners, the word “dementia” is used broadly. But understanding the specific diagnosis, whether Alzheimer’s disease,…
This week, in my series on insights from my doctoral research, which focused on personalizing learning for care partners of people living with dementia, I’m highlighting the transition from loved one to care partner. For many, the role of a care partner begins long before they realize it. It starts subtly, a reminder here, an…
This week, in my series on insights from my doctoral dissertation, which focused on personalizing learning for care partners of people living with dementia, I’m highlighting additional educational resources I discovered on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. During my literature review, I developed a deep appreciation for the work of Ken Hepburn and his colleagues…