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Symposium

Behavioral and Social Sciences

CAPABLE Adaptations: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults Across Diverse Contexts to Support Function

Thursday, November 14, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
Location: Room 613
CE: 1.5

CAPABLE is a time-limited, person-directed, home-based program that addresses and seeks to improve the function of individuals living with disability. This effective program integrates the services of an occupational therapist, a registered nurse, and a handy worker who, in collaboration with an older adult, sets goals and creates action plans. In multiple trials nationwide, it has improved daily function and reduced disability for participants while saving health care costs. It is now being implemented in 23 States at 45 sites nationwide. Building upon the success of the original CAPABLE program, our symposium will present descriptions and findings from innovative adaptions of CAPABLE to 1) improve the health, independence, and safety of care partners, 2) promote social connection in individuals who have constrained life space or are homebound, 3) address the needs of older adults awaiting kidney transplants, and 4) improve the quality of life for older adults experiencing cognitive impairments. Presenters will provide insight into lessons learned from each CAPABLE adaptation, including perspectives on leveraging opportunities and utilizing synergy to address socio-behavioral and functional needs across these diverse contexts and populations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify how implementation science and human-centered methods were applied to adapt and tailor this CAPABLE with demonstrated effectiveness to different settings and sub-populations while maintaining the program's fidelity.
  • Identify the challenges and opportunities related to adapting an evidence-based intervention for older adults and those who support their health and well-being.
  • Understand the influence and importance of caregiver, community, and system-based supports contributing to individual health, independence, and safety.

Presentations:

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
    CAPABLE Transplant: Adaptation of CAPABLE for Use With Older Adults With Inactive Status Awaiting Kidney Transplant

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Melissa deCardi Hladek, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC – Johns Hopkins University

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
    CAPABLE Care Partner

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Deborah Paone, DrPH, MHSA (she/her/hers) – Johns Hopkins University

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
    Adapting the CAPABLE Program to Address Function and Social Connection Needs Among Homebound Older Adults

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Tiffany Riser, MSN, MPH, RN, ANP-C (she/her/hers) – Johns Hopkins University

  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
    CAPABLE Family for the Caregiver–Care Recipient Dyad With Dementia and Disability

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Emerald Jenkins, PhD, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, MSN, RN (she/her/hers) – Johns Hopkins University