Table 4.

Sample quotes from care partners about their relationship with the person with dementia.

Primary Domain	Sub-Domain	Quote
Relationship	Relationship Improvements	‘We managed to get a balance with our hand pushing, and I explained to Mom my feelings about the difficulties in our relationship. I am daughter, she mother, I am caretaker, she is care needer (her term!). I want to make her do things that I think are good for her (get up and walk, change positions, eat healthy…) and sometimes she resists being told what to do. I told her I felt if we could get a balance in our physical hand pushing it might transfer to our mental/emotional relationship. She was pleased with this idea. I certainly feel more relaxed and loving toward Mom after this positive exercise experience.’ (Susan, Group A, week 3)
		‘[B]efore the study there was tension between mom and me around exercise (I would nag her to get up and walk, move, and she would resist, which led to frustration and resentment). Mom is now learning ways to use her body to help her accomplish things she needs to do, and I am there to help her remember to use them. That is very helpful to both of us.’ (Susan, Group A, feedback)
		‘Getting along better with each other.’ (Mary, Group A, week 8)