Table 2.

Attention-control group

Domain	Brief description of content
Education About dementia	Overview of key facts about dementia as a degenerative disease that currently has no cure.
General Safety Issues	Information about safety issues inside and outside the home, the types of safety hazards to be aware of, and how to make the environment safer for the Veteran and caregiver.
Home Safety Room-by-Room	Information about preventing accidents by doing a room safety check in the home and tips for making each room safer for the Veteran and caregiver.
Being a Medical Advocate for your Veteran	Suggestions for the caregiver about working with healthcare providers and other members of the health care team to ensure the Veteran receives the best care possible.
Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver	Tips for the caregiver about taking care of their own social, physical, recreational, and other needs so that they may continue to provide quality care for their Veteran.
Behavior Problems	Education about behavior problem areas and suggestions for preventing or mediating unwanted or harmful behaviors associated with dementia.
Activities for the Veteran and Caregiver	Suggestions for engaging the Veteran and caregiver in activities and information about that benefits from participation in activities designed specifically for them.
Summary	Brief summary of the previous 7 session topics and an opportunity for caregiver feedback about educational sessions.