The Mealtime Perspectives of Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

Introduction43.5 million unpaid caregivers in the US; 22% of these are caring for someone with dementia; average length of caregiving role is expected to be >5 yearsLimited amount of research on familial caregivers.Limited amount of research on mealtimes with persons with dementia (PWD) within the home.Study Aim: What are the perspectives of familial caregivers of persons with dementia around the occupation of mealtime