Table 1

Session outline and timetable

ActivityTime duration
Welcome10–15 min
Implore questions/problems that have been experienced since the previous session
Physiological aspects of the care recipient condition15–20 min
Discuss normal and abnormal age-related changes and adaptations
Providing education related to the identified areas30–45 min
Mostly the areas related to self-care activities, pressure ulcer prevention, managing problems related to sleep, nutrition, immobility, bladder, bowel and psychological problems, medication management
Break5–10 min
Discuss and identify the existing burden of the caregiver10–15 min
Current physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the caregivers
Role changes and safety problems
Need-based skills application session
Demonstrate the technique15–30 min
Practice the technique (the caregiver will demonstrate the technique in return)30–45 min
Feedback and summation5–10 min
Check and provide answers to unanswered questions
Introduce the topic for the next session