PEARLS: The Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives (PEARLS) helps caregivers and older adults who may be isolated to reduce stress and improve quality of life.

Being a caregiver can sometimes feel like sailing a ship in a turbulent storm. The constant responsibility, emotional weight, and potential isolation may lead to feelings of mild depression or a sense of being overwhelmed. Thankfully, PEARLS is not limited to older adults. It can be beneficial for caregivers too.

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Bilingual PEARLS Coaches will be available through a partnership with the Dennis Cener for Active Living , Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Alzheimers Family Support Center and Indepdence House.

PEARLS helps caregivers navigate emotional distress and cultivate problem-solving skills and encourages participation in rewarding activities. It helps make the caregivers' journey more manageable and less lonely.

Home-based (or community based) sessions bring the aid directly to caregivers, providing ease and convenience without the added stress of juggling schedules and transportation. These personalized sessions offer an empathetic and understanding environment for caregivers to share their concerns and learn new coping strategies.

The PEARLS program has a profound impact on caregivers' emotional health. Clinical trials demonstrate a significant decrease in depressive symptoms and an improvement in overall health-related quality ofife. By focusing on practical problem-solving techniques, PEARLS equips caregivers with the tools to regain control of their emotional well-being, fostering a sense of resilience and empowerment.