Evaluation of an Assessment Battery for Estimating Dementia Caregiver Needs for Health and Social Care Services

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to examine a battery of questionnaires for assessing the personal resources and vulnerabilities of family caregivers of persons with dementia (Alzheimer or other). METHODS: A cross-sectional survey design was used to obtain dementia caregiver responses to questionnaires that targeted caregiver stress response, physical/mental health status, self-efficacy, personality, and social support.