Real-World Data From a Group Parent Management Training Program Enhanced Using artificial intelligence (#AI): Qualitative Study Background: Parent management training (PMT) is an evidence-based intervention for children with disruptive behavior problems. However, access to care is often limited by cost, availability of clinicians, scheduling, and transportation barriers. Integrating artificial intelligence (#AI) (AI) into group PMT may improve accessibility, personalization, and adherence, while preserving therapeutic quality. Objective: This study explored caregivers’ experiences with a hybrid PMT program that combined live therapist-led group sessions with asynchronous support from Pat, an AI conversational agent designed to augment the therapists’ support to caregivers. Methods: A total of 88 caregivers of children aged 3-14 years (mean 7.98, SD 2.45 years) from Argentina and Paraguay participated in eight weekly online group sessions led by human therapists and supplemented by Pat. Caregivers were asked to provide the net promoter score (NPS) and their perceived contribution of their experience in remote group sessions and with Pat. Caregiver perspectives were analyzed using thematic analysis by multiple coders with consensus and interrater reliability assessment. Results: The average NPS was 76.92, indicating excellent satisfaction. Regarding participants’ perceptions of the overall program, the most frequent theme was useful strategies (73/202, 36.1%), reflecting the value placed on clear, structured, and practical tools to address everyday parenting challenges. Most comments about Pat were positive (156/164, 95.1%), particularly highlighting its 24/7 accessibility and constant availability (69/164, 42.1%). Recommendations for improvement mainly focused on enhancing the user experience and incorporating additional functionalities. Regarding perceived contribution to progress, caregivers attributed, on average, 61% to Pat and 46% to the group sessions. Conclusions: Combining therapist-led PMT group sessions with AI support appears feasible, acceptable, and valued by caregivers and may expand reach without sacrificing quality. Overall, caregivers valued the useful strategies and the professional and peer support and reported positive changes. Regarding Pat, the most valued aspect is the constant and immediate support. This model integrates human expertise with the accessibility and continuity provided by AI, reducing barriers, such as time, cost, and clinician availability.

JMIR Formative Res: Real-World Data From a Group Parent Management Training Program Enhanced Using artificial intelligence (#AI): Qualitative Study #ParentManagementTraining #ArtificialIntelligence #ChildBehavior #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealth

Coco here 🐾

I may not have an Apple Watch…
but if I did, I’d definitely want someone checking in on me.

(Especially around dinner time. Just saying.)

Even the most independent among us deserve a little backup.

#CocoKnows #YourWellCheck #WellnessChecked #CareWithHeart #CaregiverSupport #PetLogic

Thank you to Ontario #caregivers for your dedication esp to those transitioning after surgery or a life-altering diagnosis. #NationalCaregiverDay🍁 #homecare #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport #HospiceCommunity Learn more: ontariocaregiver.ca cdnhomecare.ca

Because sometimes, no news shouldn’t be the only reassurance.

#YourWellCheck #WellnessChecked #CaregiverSupport #PeaceOfMind #AgingWell #FamilyCare #CaregivingLife #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #SupportSystems

Hospice Was Never Built for Kids 💡No, gentle readers, you're not hallucinating. Those of you subscribed to the newsletter email got a preview of this one last week due to a publication scheduling error. Probably won't be the last tim...

We can stop forcing children into adult frames.

We can build what families actually need.

More here: rounds-and-rants.ghost.io/hospice-was-...

#PedPC #HAPC #PalliativeCare #Palliative #HealthPolicy #Medicaid #CaregiverSupport #RespiteCare #ComplexCare #ChildrensHealth

Caregiver self-kindness: https://bit.ly/4idV0o1

This reflection offers a grounded look at what ALS caregivers often carry and why giving yourself even a small measure of compassion matters.

#ALS #ALSNewsToday #Bionews #ALSCaregiver #ALSCommunity #CaregiverSupport #ALSJourney

🪥 One subtle change families often overlook…

Declining personal hygiene is rarely about choice.

What looks like “not trying” may actually be a call for help.

💬 When should families step in to offer support?

#Dementia #ElderCare #CaregiverSupport #SeniorWellness #HomeCareAwareness #Alzheimers

YourWellCheck is there for the moments you can’t be—
bringing peace of mind to you and the people you love.

#YourWellCheck #CocoKnows #WellnessSupervisor #DogLovers #CareWithHeart
#StayConnected #CaregiverSupport #PeaceOfMind #AgingWell #WellnessChecked

Happy Easter from the ATTACH™ team 💙🌱 Nurturing relationships build healthier futures. 🔗 #HappyEaster #ATTACHProgram #ChildDevelopment #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealthPromotion #UCalgary

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Changing the subject for a sec… Watching an aging loved one need more help than you can give is hard. Then navigating senior living on top of it? Overwhelming doesn’t cover it.
That’s why I wrote “Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™”
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#SeniorLiving #CaregiverSupport

Professionals often assume families resist services because they are uncooperative.
Sometimes the real issue is exhaustion.
Caregiving fatigue changes how people process information and make decisions.
#CaregiverSupport

Local Social Groups for Caregivers to Connect and Recharge - Eleanor Gaccetta Find local social groups for caregivers that help you connect, recharge, and build support to ease and strengthening your well-being.

Feeling overwhelmed as a caregiver? Local social groups can offer support, connection, and encouragement to help you navigate your journey.

Read more: www.onecaregiversjourney.com/local-social...

#CaregiverSupport #CaregiverLife #SupportGroups #SelfCare #EleanorGaccetta

#CaregiverSupport #DigitalHealth #PreventativeCare #PeaceOfMind

Because care doesn’t disappear when you step away.

#YourWellCheck #AlwaysConnected #CaregiverSupport #FamilyFirst #AgingWell
#StayConnected #Caregiving #PeaceOfMind #DigitalHealth #WellnessChecked

Keeping kids safe online starts with guidance, awareness, and action.

Early supervision and open conversations can make a real difference. If you have concerns or questions, don’t wait! reach out to The John Howard Society of Fredericton for support and guidance.

#OnlineSafety #CaregiverSupport

So you can keep moving forward—with confidence.

#YourWellCheck #StayIndependent #HealthTech #FallDetection #PeaceOfMind
#AgingWell #DigitalHealth #CaregiverSupport #ActiveLifestyle #PreventativeCare

Communication and empathy in FA care: https://bit.ly/4g3v51D #FriedreichsAtaxiaNews #EmpathyMatters #CaregiverSupport #BioNews

Every person is different. Care should be too.
#OptionCompanionCare #HomeCare #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #CareAtHome #AgingInPlace 
#CompassionateCare #PennsylvaniaHomeCare #MontgomeryCountyPA #PhiladelphiaCare

Some health risks whisper.

We make sure they’re still heard.

#YourWellCheck #WellnessChecked #CaregiverSupport #AgingWell #HealthTech
#PeaceOfMind #Caregiving #SeniorCare #FamilyFirst #PreventativeCare

Echoes of the Tide by Rift A quiet, emotional furry visual novel about love, memory, and what remains when the fog slowly takes everything away.

If the story moves you, please share it. Someone out there might need exactly this gentle reminder that love echoes even through the tide.

Thank you for reading this far.
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#FurryVN #FurryVisualNovel #DementiaAwareness #CaregiverSupport #IndieGame #furry #FVN

#OptionCompanionCare #HomeCare #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #CareAtHome #AgingInPlace 
#CompassionateCare #PennsylvaniaHomeCare #MontgomeryCountyPA #PhiladelphiaCar

Family Caregivers Account for $1 Trillion in Essential Care AARP exclusive report: Family caregivers provided 49.5 billion hours of care in 2024, ranking among America’s largest workforces

New @aarp.org report shows that #FamilyCaregivers provide $1 TRILLION unpaid caregiving labor per year. Learn more in this article:
www.aarp.org/caregiving/f...
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Love doesn’t disappear with memory. ❤️
Even when names fade, emotions remain.

If someone you love no longer remembers you, remember this: they can still feel you.

#DementiaCare #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverSupport #BrainHealth #LoveBeyondMemory #MCIandBeyond

#OptionCompanionCare #HomeCare #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #CareAtHome #AgingInPlace 
#CompassionateCare #PennsylvaniaHomeCare #MontgomeryCountyPA #PhiladelphiaCare

I used to put everyone else first—until burnout forced me to choose differently. Setting boundaries changed how I show up for myself and my family.

Hear my story on the Walking With Warriors podcast. 🎧 bit.ly/47bKeuN

#SickleCell #CaregiverBurnout #CaregiverSupport

Sharing a hard reflection: https://bit.ly/47t5xrZ

Caring for someone with ALS can mean grieving losses that happen slowly over time while your loved one is still right beside you.

#ALSNewsToday #ALSCommunity #CaregiverSupport #ALSFamily #HoldingSpace #CaregiverLife #Bionews

Dynamic Relationship Between Sleep Patterns and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Longitudinal Observational Study Background: A higher prevalence of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia is associated with a greater caregiver burden and increased mortality in people with dementia. Considering the possibility of a reciprocal relationship between sleep disturbances and these symptoms, time series analyses are necessary to explore the associated temporal dynamics. Objective: This study aimed to examine dynamic interdependencies between sleep disturbances and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in older adults. Methods: Daily interactions between sleep patterns and behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia were analyzed over a 14-day period using a panel vector autoregressive model. Data were collected from June 2018 to June 2020 in community and institutional settings. A total of 154 older adults with dementia wore wrist actigraphy devices continuously for 2 weeks for sleep data, and caregivers recorded behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in a daily symptom diary. Results: Using a panel vector autoregressive model, we analyzed data from 154 older adults living with dementia and their caregivers. The results showed unidirectional Granger causality running from the number of awakenings on the previous day to irritability (P=.03) and appetite or eating disorders (P=.04) on the following day. Conversely, some of the previous day’s behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia temporally preceded subsequent changes in sleep patterns. Specifically, delusions had a Granger-causality effect on total sleep time (P

New in JMIR Aging: Dynamic Relationship Between Sleep Patterns and Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Longitudinal Observational Study #Dementia #MentalHealth #SleepDisorders #CaregiverSupport #PsychologicalSymptoms

Caregivers need support, too. #FindYourCommunity among other caregivers who can relate. Contact Tara at support@liposarcomasupport.org to join the group or for more info.
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