Welcome to the UCLA Improving Caregiving for Dementia (ICareD)Program
According to the World Health Organization (2016), there are 47.5 million people living with dementia worldwide, a number that is expected to increase exponentially in the next several decades. Caregivers for persons with dementia often lack training and support, and are prone to experiencing caregiver stress and burnout. Through the support of the Archstone Foundation, the UCLA Division of Geriatrics created a new model of improved training and support for caregivers of persons with dementia, developed in conjunction with the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) program. Through the education and training of caregivers, the program sorts caregivers into individually tailored training paths that include one or more components depending upon the caregivers' needs.
I-CareD Components
ICareD Updates
Caregiver Bootcamp Featured in the News
WDIV-TV, Detroit, reported April 10 on The UCLA Improving Caregiving for Dementia (I-CareD) Caregiver “Bootcamp,” an immersive and interactive one-day… Read More
Caregiver Bootcamp: April 29, 2017
Our next caregiver bootcamp will take place on April 29, 2017. You can learn more about the event on our… Read More
The Team
Dr. Zaldy Tan, MD, MPH
Program Director
Jason Nabor
Program Manager
Alexis Knott
Project Coordinator
