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Course

Dementias, Health, and Black Family Caregiving

Self-paced
1 credit

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Full course description

Description

This training highlights the unique challenges and strategies for supporting Black dementia family caregivers. It explores the health disparities, cultural considerations, and coping mechanisms caregivers use to manage high-intensity care, with a focus on designing culturally responsive interventions.

Target Audience

Healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, researchers, and community leaders focused on caregiver support, cultural competence, and health equity in dementia care.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the challenges faced by Black dementia family caregivers, including their health disparities and caregiving intensity.
  2. Identify culturally responsive strategies to support caregivers in managing stress and coping effectively.
  3. Explore the relationship between adaptive coping strategies and caregiver health outcomes.
  4. Develop interventions that address the unique cultural and social needs of Black caregivers.

 

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