# Curae de Mim (Care for Me): A Personalized Alzheimer’s Care Nursing Intervention for Informal Caregivers

## TL;DR

A personalized nursing program called Curae de Mim helps reduce stress and improve emotional resilience in caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s.

## Contribution

The study introduces and evaluates a new psychoeducational nursing intervention tailored for informal Alzheimer’s caregivers.

## Key findings

- Caregivers' burden scores decreased significantly from 78 to 50 after the intervention.
- Emotional empowerment and role reframing through peer support and self-care were key outcomes.
- The program improved mental health by integrating narrative reflection and nursing care.

## Abstract

Background: Informal caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease often experience high levels of emotional, physical, and psychological burden. Personalized nursing interventions are essential to support these caregivers and promote their well-being. Objectives: The objective of this study was to implement and evaluate a personalized psychoeducational intervention—Curae de Mim (Care for Me)—designed to reduce caregivers’ burden and enhance the emotional resilience among informal caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted with 14 informal caregivers in a Portuguese community healthcare setting. The intervention consisted of six weekly group sessions guided by a mental health nurse, using cognitive–behavioral and recovery-oriented approaches. Results: After the intervention, the caregivers’ burden scores decreased significantly. The mean burden score dropped from 78 to 50. The thematic analysis revealed two key outcomes: emotional empowerment through peer interactions and reframing of the caregiver’s role through knowledge and self-care. Conclusions: This program proved effective in reducing caregivers’ burden and promoting adaptive coping. The integration of narrative reflection and specialized nursing care contributed to improved mental health outcomes.