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In a pilot randomized trial, 30 care partners received three EnACT sessions every two weeks, with optional take-home exercises to sustain engagement during the interval. Exercises included two open-ended prompts and a free-write, yielding an 86% completion rate and an average 13 minutes per exercise. 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Post intervention participants rated exercises positively and appreciated the opportunity to “sit down and think” and “formulating your thoughts was helpful.” Optional take-home exercises reinforced EnACT and supported retention. Future efforts will explore journaling as a tool to enhance application of EnACT beyond the intervention space.  \nAbstract citation ID: igaf122.675  \nJOURNALING AS A TOOL FOR CARE PARTNERS TO  \nPROCESS AND STAY ENGAGED BETWEEN  \nINTERVENTION SESSIONS  \nJacqueline Eaton1, Sarah Neller2, Moroni Fernandez Cajavilca1, Julene Johnson3, and Lee Ellington1, 1. University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 2. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 3. University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States  \nThe Enhancing Active Caregiver Training (EnACT) intervention was developed to improve how care partners of persons living with dementia (PLWD) interact during training and support groups. During the pilot randomized trial, three sessions of EnACT were delivered every two weeks to 30 care partners of PLWD. To enhance retention and engagement during the two-week interval between intervention sessions, we provided optional take-home exercises. Each exercise included two open-ended questions: one related to the previous session (e.g., exploring relationship changes; what it means to keep going) and another free-write on a topic of choice. Response rates were high with 86% of participants completing all take-home exercises; the average completion time was 13 minutes per exercise. We conducted an inductive thematic analysis of the journal entries.  \nTwo major themes were identified: 1) New Connections Through Shared Caregiving Roles and 2) Persistence through challenges.  \nParticipants experienced loneliness due to caregiving demands but found friendship through shared experiences. They faced challenges related to illness, behavioral symptoms, financial concerns, changes in temperament, and loss. Perseverance was essential; faith, gratitude, and moments of connection helped them","cbCailEjZblBaEs9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailEjZblBaEs9","pdf",237307,"English","# EnACT intervention and study design\n## Optional take-home exercises\n## Journal entry analysis and themes","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the EnACT intervention for dementia care partners?\",\"answer\":\"EnACT aimed to improve how care partners of people living with dementia interact during training and support groups.\"},{\"question\":\"How were optional take-home exercises used between EnACT sessions?\",\"answer\":\"Participants received optional exercises with two open-ended questions related to the previous session and a free-write on a topic of their choice.\"},{\"question\":\"What themes emerged from the journal entries?\",\"answer\":\"The analysis identified two themes: new connections through shared caregiving roles and persistence through challenges.\"}]","JOURNALING AS A TOOL FOR CARE PARTNERS TO PROCESS AND STAY ENGAGED BETWEEN INTERVENTION SESSIONS | PDF",1790625281]