Identifying and Improving Support for Caregivers of Adults with Dementia

Identifying and screening caregivers in the primary care setting can connect caregivers experiencing high levels of burden with support to mitigate the risk of negative health outcomes for themselves and the patients they care for. Implementing such a process requires engaging stakeholders across the care continuum. Measuring high rates of caregiver burden can also help lead to the development of additional support resources within the health system.