# Maximizing the Benefit of Respite for Dementia Caregivers: A Study Protocol Describing the Development & Evaluation of the Time for Living & Caring (TLC) Intervention

## TL;DR

This study outlines a new app called TLC to help dementia caregivers use respite time more effectively, aiming to improve their health and well-being.

## Contribution

The novel TLC app is designed to coach caregivers on optimizing respite time, with a focus on feasibility and initial efficacy.

## Key findings

- The TLC intervention is being developed and evaluated for feasibility and acceptability.
- The study aims to assess how caregivers can benefit from structured respite coaching through an interactive website.

## Abstract

Dementia caregivers are susceptible to adverse physical and mental health outcomes, given the often prolonged and challenging care and support they provide to family members with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). This report describes a community-engaged implementation of a novel behavioral intervention - an “app” (interactive website) called TLC (Time for Living and Caring) that coaches caregivers on how to maximize the benefits associated with respite time. The rationale and features of the TLC intervention and the full research protocol used to develop and then evaluate its feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy are described here.