CAPABLE Care Partner Pilot Study

This is a small-scale multi-site pilot of a supplemental enhancement called "Care Partner" to the evidence-based CAPABLE program that will involve up to 60 individuals (30 care partners and older adult dyads) and 30 professional staff in organizations currently licensed to provide CAPABLE. This is a qualitative study of a convenience sample of individuals.

Inclusion Criteria:Care Partner:Provides 10+ hours/week of care or support for CAPABLE program participantAble to participate in two 45 minutes phone interview or virtual meetingsEnglish-speakingCAPABLE Participant:CAPABLE participant of one of the CAPABLE programs offered by a pilot site organizationAble to participate in two 30-minute phone interview or virtual meetingsEnglish-speakingOccupational Therapist (OT)/ Registered Nurse (RN):Has been trained to provide CAPABLE and has served CAPABLE clients for at least 6 monthsCurrently serving CAPABLE participantsAble to participate in two one-hour phone call or virtual meetingsEnglish-speakingCare Partner Support SpecialistLicensed social worker or other professional trained in providing caregiver supportAble to participate in two one-hour phone call or virtual meetingsEnglish-speakingProgram AdministratorCurrently managing a CAPABLE programAble to participate in two one-hour phone call or virtual meetingsEnglish-speakingExclusion Criteria: Not applicable.