Information and education for informal dementia caregivers: the Age-it project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While there are several studies on caregivers' needs in general, the interest towards dementia education as a mean of support and empowerment for caregivers is more recent. This article specifically aims to explore and better understand the training needs of informal caregivers of people with dementia in Italy as to inform the development of an educational tool specifically devoted to them.

Methods

Informal caregivers were recruited through key informants working in the third sector and social support organizations. Two focus groups were carried out and transcripts were coded and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.

Results

The sample included a total of 19 informal caregivers of people with dementia. Three themes emerged: (1) The impact of dementia

SUBMITTER: Trolese S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661933 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature