En una aproximación global a la atención de los cuidadores de personas mayores con demencia que viven en el domicilio, es fundamental promocionar su bienestar personal, social y emocional, así como proporcionar herramientas que mejoren la calidad de vida del cuidador. Con este objetivo se presenta la experiencia del CDD y Residencia de Horta, Barcelona. Para la definición de la muestra se realizó una revisión documental del archivo en el periodo comprendido entre 2004 y 2010. Para el análisis de las entrevistas semiestructuradas de ingreso, seguimiento y asesoramiento, se realizó una recogida de información a través del diario de registros. Otras estrategias aplicadas fueron cuestionarios de satisfacción, a partir de las necesidades detectadas por parte de los cuidadores que asistieron al Grupo de Ayuda Mutua en el período indicado, así como el cuestionario validado de sobrecarga del cuidador (Zarit y Zarit, 1982). Asimismo, se realizó una sistemática observación participante del grupo focal del GAM. Las entrevistas se administraron a cuidadores principales que asistían al GAM. Los cuestionarios de satisfacción y los test fueron cumplimentados por la muestra. Se demuestra que a partir  de las acciones de prevención y seguimiento así como la formación psicoeducativa dirigida a cuidadores se favorece la permanencia de los usuarios en el propio domicilio, se mejora la calidad de vida de éstos y de sus cuidadores.

In a global approach to the attention of carers of older people with dementia living at the elder’s home, it is essential to promote their personal, social and emotional wellbeing as well as provide them with tools that improve their quality of life. With this goal we present the experience of CDD and Residencia de Horta, Barcelona. A documentary review of the file was made, covering the period between 2004 and 2010 to define the sample. For the analysis of the semistructured admission interviews, monitoring and mentoring, a research was made through the daily records. Other strategies used were fulfilment questionnaires as well as the validated questionnaire of caregiver’s burden (Zarit and Zarit, 1982). Likewise, there was a systematic active observation of the GAM group. The interviews were made to the caregivers who attended the GAM. It is proven that actions of prevention and monitoring as well as psycho-educational training designed for carers promotes the user’s staying at their home, improves their quality of life and their caregiver’s.

In a global approach to the attention of carers of older people with dementia living at the elder’s home, it is essential to promote their personal, social and emotional wellbeing as well as provide them with tools that improve their quality of life. With this goal we present the experience of CDD and Residencia de Horta, Barcelona. A documentary review of the file was made, covering the period between 2004 and 2010 to define the sample. For the analysis of the semistructured admission interviews, monitoring and mentoring, a research was made through the daily records. Other strategies used were fulfilment questionnaires as well as the validated questionnaire of caregiver’s burden (Zarit and Zarit, 1982). Likewise, there was a systematic active observation of the GAM group. The interviews were made to the caregivers who attended the GAM. It is proven that actions of prevention and monitoring as well as psycho-educational training designed for carers promotes the user’s staying at their home, improves their quality of life and their caregiver’s.