Serenity for African American Caregivers

This article describes an eight-week series of caregiver meetings for African-American women caring for a parent with dementia. The meetings drew upon the Serenity Prayer, the participants' spirituality, and a problem-solving approach as major themes in an effort to help caregivers gain a greater sense of perceived control in their situations. Pre-, post- and follow-up tests indicated greater self-confidence in ability to solve difficult situations, improved well-being and happiness, as well as a positive response on the part of the participants.