Table 1.
Description of participants. The activities of daily living (ADLs) participants reported with assisting were among bathing, toileting, hand-washing, toothbrushing, dressing, meal preparation, and taking medications.
| Participant (pseudonyms) |
Age | Relationship | Living with the PwD? | Severity of dementia (PwD) | Assists with how many ADLs (of 7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacklyn | 55 | Daughter | No, same apartment building | Mild to moderate | 6 |
| Heather | 67 | Daughter | No, within a five-minute drive | Moderate | 7 |
| Kristine | 74 | Spouse | Yes | Mild to moderate | 7 |
| Tabitha | 77 | Spouse | Yes | Moderate | 7 |
| Melissa* | 37 | Daughter | No, father was moved to nursing home two months ago | Moderate to severe | 7 |
| Hilda* | 62 | Daughter | Yes | Severe | 7 |
The asterisks indicate the two participants selected to participate in Phase 3.