International Psychogeriatrics
Volume 15, Supplement 1 - 2003
Psychosocial Intervention for Dementia Caregivers: What Can It Accomplish? MARY S. MITTELMAN
ABSTRACT. Research has shown that psychosocial intervention can have a significant benefit for
patients and caregivers. Randomized controlled trials of psychosocial intervention for
spouse-caregivers can improve social support and reduce depression among the caregivers and help
prevent or postpone nursing home placement of their spouses with Alzheimer’s disease.
