Curae de Mim (Care for Me): A Personalized Alzheimer’s Care Nursing Intervention for Informal Caregivers

<b>Background:</b> Informal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease often experience high levels of emotional, physical, and psychological burden. Personalized nursing interventions are essential to support these caregivers and promote their well-being. <b>Objectives:</b> The objective of this study was to implement and evaluate a personalized psychoeducational intervention-Curae de Mim (Care for Me)-designed to reduce caregivers' burden and enhance the emotional resilience among informal caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease. <b>Methods:</b> A mixed-methods study was conducted with 14 informal caregivers in a Portuguese community healthcare setting. The intervention consisted of six weekly group sessions guided by a mental health nurse, using cognitive-behavioral and recovery-oriented approaches. <b>Results:</b> After the intervention, the caregivers' burden scores decreased significantly. The mean burden score dropped from 78 to 50. The thematic analysis revealed two key outcomes: emotional empowerment through peer interactions and reframing of the caregiver's role through knowledge and self-care. <b>Conclusions:</b> This program proved effective in reducing caregivers' burden and promoting adaptive coping. The integration of narrative reflection and specialized nursing care contributed to improved mental health outcomes.