Table 2.
Participants
| 34 Cases | Mean age/(range) years | Male/female | Relation | Onset of dementia: (mean) | Care services used by dyads | Interviewed cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People living with dementia | 78 (62–93) | 22/12 (65%/35%) | 1–5 years (2.6) | Geriatrician/general physician 24 × case manager |
27a | |
| Informal caregivers | Partners: 75 (61–88) Children: 53 (45–65) |
9 of 25 (27%/73%) | 28 partners 6 children |
17 × meeting center or day care 8 × home care 3 × speech therapy 1 × pastoral worker 9 × informal care support/volunteer/Alzheimer café |
34 | |
| Professional experience: | ||||||
| Coaches | 0–30 Years | 28b |
Notes:
a
Not all persons with dementia were able to participate in an interview.
b
Some coaches were involved in more than one case.