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Linda W. Samia, Kenneth W. Hepburn, Lynne Nichols
Although dementia caregiver stress and burden can be ameliorated with intervention, such interventions typically occur in speci?c caregiving contexts and at speci?c points in the progression of the dementing illness. We explored the ongoing learning needs and preferences of previously trained caregivers. Descriptive analysis of caregiver survey responses (N ¼ 168) informed follow-up focus group interviews conducted with 26 family caregivers. Content analysis of focus group data showed that caregivers enjoyed the interactive problem-solving of the group related to preparing for the future, shaping the troubling behavior of the care recipient, reshaping the resource team, and caring for themselves. These ?ndings support the need for advanced training as caregivers move through the trajectory of caring for persons with dementia.
