Intervention for the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms to reduce caregiver stress: Protocol for the Mindful and Self-compassion Care (MASC) intervention for caregivers of persons living with dementia (Preprint)

Stress related to Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) is common, particularly among those who care for persons with challenging behaviors and personality or mood changes. Mindfulness and self-compassion programs are efficacious for managing stress. The skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, however, must be integrated with behavioral management skills in order to effectively improve caregiver stress.