Community-Based Interventions To Strengthen Resilience In Informal Caregivers Of Older Adults Laeli Febriyaningsih, Arih Diyaning Intiasari, Elviera Gamelia Intiasari
Faculty of Health Sciences, Jenderal Soedirman University
Abstract
The resilience of informal caregivers of older adults has emerged as a critical issue in the context of long-term care, particularly amid the rising elderly population and the increasing complexity of age-related health conditions. One promising approach to address this challenge is community-based interventions aimed at strengthening the capacity of informal caregivers-typically family members-in providing physical, emotional, and social support to older adults. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of community-based interventions in enhancing caregiver resilience through a systematic literature review. The review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, drawing data from Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate. After screening and methodological appraisal, a total of 9 articles met the inclusion criteria. The findings indicate that community-based programs such as caregiver training, peer support groups, health education, and eldercare services through community health posts are effective in improving resilience, reducing psychological burden, and strengthening social engagement among informal caregivers. These results underscore the crucial role of community support in building a sustainable care ecosystem that enhances the well-being of both older adults and their caregivers. Nevertheless, further research with stronger experimental designs is needed to ensure the long-term impact and scalability of such interventions.
