The Evolving Landscape of Dementia Caregiver Needs: A Large-Scale Analysis of Online Communities to Inform Digital Interventions

Ethan D. L, Duncan Sciubba, Barnabas Obeng-Gyasi, Brett Silber, Daniel Schneider, Donald and Barbara Zucker Hofstra School of Medicine at Northwell, Independent Researcher, Department of Neurosurgery, Allegheny Health Network, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on October 24, 2025

Abstract

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The paradox of abundant caregiver resources despite persistently unmet needs has been suggested to stem from awareness gaps. This study analyzed over 3,000 Reddit posts from dementia caregiver communities to investigate reported gaps in caregiver support. ...