A Health and Wellness Passport for Hispanic/Latino Informal Caregivers to Persons With ADRD

Sep 28, 2026

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The study addresses the limited understanding of mild cognitive impairment among informal, unpaid caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Nearly 20% of American adults provide informal care, yet caregiver-related subjective cognitive decline remains insufficiently explored. A pilot will test a culturally sensitive Health and Wellness Passport (Pasaporte de la Salud) for Hispanic/Latino caregivers, including personalized assessments, educational materials, and wellness resources, and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing caregiver burden and supporting mental, physical, and functional well-being.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Background and Rationale

Pilot Study Design

Health and Wellness Passport Components

Evaluation Plan

Effectiveness and Cultural Sensitivity

Bilingual Practicality

Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2 215 concern. Nearly 20% of American adults serve as informal or unpaid caregivers (Jeffers et al., 2021) . However, the mild cognitive impairment that caregivers of these patients experience has not been thoroughly explored. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), a cross-sectional survey on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) among caregivers over the age of 45 in 22 states, 11% of the 1,434 caregivers surveyed in Virginia reported experiencing SCD between 2015 and 2019 (Jefferset al., 2021) . Furthermore, the cognitive function of Hispanic/ Latino caregivers is adversely affected by stress and caregiver burden. To address this issue, we plan to develop a pilot study aimed at bridging the gap between caregiver needs and the efforts to address those needs. This study will evaluate the effectiveness and cultural sensitivity of a customized Health and Wellness Passport (Pasaporte de la Salud) specifically designed for Hispanic/ Latino caregivers. The passport will include personalized health assessments, educational materials, and wellness resources. Evaluating the Health and Wellness Passport program will help determine its effectiveness and whether it reduces caregiver burden. This initiative will provide a deeper understanding of how to support vulnerable, at-risk Hispanic/Latino caregivers and promote their mental, physical, and functional well-being. Additionally, we will assess the practicality and usefulness of the bilingual (English and Spanish) Health and Wellness Passports. Abstract citation ID: igaf122.720 A HEALTH AND WELLNESS PASSPORT FOR HISPANIC/ LATINO INFORMAL CAREGIVERS TO PERSONS WITH ADRD Shelly Aboagye, Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia, United States The mental and functional health of Hispanic/Latino informal caregivers for older adults with cognitive impairments, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), is a growing

FAQs

Why focus on Hispanic/Latino informal caregivers for ADRD-related support?

Cognitive function among Hispanic/Latino caregivers is adversely affected by stress and caregiver burden, and the impact of caregiver-associated cognitive decline has not been thoroughly explored.

What is the Health and Wellness Passport intervention intended to include?

The passport is customized and includes personalized health assessments, educational materials, and wellness resources tailored to Hispanic/Latino caregivers.

How will the pilot study measure effectiveness?

It will evaluate effectiveness and cultural sensitivity, including whether the program reduces caregiver burden and supports mental, physical, and functional well-being.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Rizky