Alzheimer's & Dementia: What kind of help do people with dementia and informal caregivers want more: a mixed-method study 

It is estimated that by 2050, the number of dementia patients in developed countries will nearly double to 14.

In 2015, the Netherlands formulated various policies to reduce the cost of long-term care, including dementia care

As many countries shift from residential care to home and community care, more and more people with dementia live in communities

Understanding the views of patients with dementia and informal caregivers on the characteristics of nursing is an important step in evaluating nursing services

Ranking scores of nursing characteristics of patients with dementia and informal caregivers

The study included six mixed focus groups composed of dementia patients (n = 23) and informal caregivers (n = 20) in the Netherlands.

Ranking activities and discussion results show that patients with dementia prefer home care, help with daily activities, and social activities , while informal caregivers prefer social activities, information about dementia, medical system navigation, and emotional support

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Joost D.