Using Best Programs for Caregiving as a Resource for GUIDE Model Implementation

BRI Care Consultation Learning Collaborative – Find New Evidence-Based Programs Using Best Programs for Caregiving as a Resource for GUIDE Model Implementation

March 12, 2025 3:30 pm

Take a tour of the innovative Best Programs for Caregiving (BPC) website, a free online directory that for the first time brings together nearly 50 evidence-based dementia caregiving programs (bpc.caregiver.org). In addition to a demo, you’ll learn how the database can be used as a valuable resource for GUIDE Participating Sites and Care Navigators to learn about and incorporate evidence-based programs to support GUIDE Model implementations.

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Best Programs for Caregiving Demo

Watch a demo of free online database that offers family and friend caregivers detailed information about proven dementia care programs.

Evidence-Based and Informed Programs

Best Programs for Caregiving

Best Programs for Caregivers is a free online, searchable database of evidence-based dementia support programs for family caregivers, providing detailed information for both professionals and the public to learn about the availability of these proven-effective programs.  

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Best Programs for Caregiving

Best Programs for Caregiving is a first-of-its kind, free online database that offers family and friend caregivers detailed information about proven dementia care programs that are available in your own community. 

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