Caregiver Support

Caregivers are essential rehab partners with growing recognition of their needs and burden. The session covers caregiver burden assessment (Zarit Burden Interview, Modified Caregiver Strain Index), caregiver training programmes (Stroke Caregiver Foundation, Family Caregiver Alliance), respite-care models, caregiver mental-health screening (PHQ-9 in caregivers), financial-support resources, and integration of caregivers into the rehab team. Discussion addresses caregiver outcomes in different patient populations, telehealth in caregiver support, multicultural and immigrant caregiver considerations, paid family caregiver programmes (Medicaid HCBS waivers), US/EU/Asian caregiver-support frameworks, and AI-driven caregiver decision-support tools.