Life Review Depression Intervention Conducted by Asian and White American Caregivers: A Mixed-Methods Study

Approximately 10% of older Americans with dementia experience depression. Based on life review depression intervention, we developed the <i>Caregiver-Provided Life Review (C-PLR)</i>, trained Asian (<i>n</i> = 15) and White (<i>n</i> = 25) caregivers, and delivered life reviews to their loved ones with mild depressive symptoms and early-stage dementia. This mixed-methods study found that both Asian and White care recipients' depressive symptoms decreased (Asian: <i>p</i> = 0.0006. White: <i>p</i> = 0.034). Caregivers felt the life review process positive and made them closer to their care recipients. The C-PLR intervention appeared feasible, and C-PLR may be a successful non-pharmaceutical intervention for people with mild depressive symptoms and early-stage dementia.