0:04 → 2:17(2m 12s)
Presenter Beth Fouts introduced herself, framed the talk as practical (not a call to be a "superhero") and outlined that the session would revisit some material from a prior year while adding new directions; she set expectations that the talk is grounded in science and practice rather than exhortation.
At a conference session, Beth Fouts of Utah State Universitys Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center presented acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) techniques for dementia caregivers, explaining practical exercises to align daily actions with personal values and manage stress. She described a "stress meter" (context, thoughts/emotions, reserves, red zone) and offered in-the-moment strategies including naming feelings, micro-meditations, the "passengers on a bus" metaphor, and changing "but" to "and." She also said the center will recruit caregivers for an online ACT program and noted available telehealth and in-person caregiver clinic services.
