WECARE: A Personalized Intervention for High-Demand Dementia Caregivers

The goal of the project is to evaluate Wellness Enhancement for Caregivers (WECARE), a digital behavioral intervention for high-demand dementia caregivers. The behavioral intervention is culturally tailored to the target users and will be delivered via the WECARE mobile app and accompanying website, accessible only to verified enrolled participants. Participants will engage with digital learning materials and supportive resources over the course of the program. The goal is to determine whether this approach improves caregiver well-being and reduces stress related to caregiving.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. currently residing in the United States, 2. are 21 years of age or older, 3. own a smartphone or computer, AND 4. currently care for a family member or loved one who lives of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and meet one of hte following high-demand criteria: 1. age 65 or older, 2. provide 10 or more hours of direct care per week, 3. work 20 or more hours per week in addition to caregiving, 4. care for another family member (e.g., a child under 18, another parent, or a spouse); or 5. experience difficulty covering basic living expenses. Exclusion Criteria: 1. evidence or signs of severe cognitive impairment or mental disorders, 2. the care recipient was receiving hospice care or had a life expectancy of fewer than six months, OR 3. Unable to provide informed consent