Table 1.
Presence of indicators in needs-assessment
| Indicators | Present | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Need for activities | ||
| 1 | The PWD has a need for a meaningful occupational routine | 14 |
| 2 | The CG has a need for advice how to cope with the behavior of the PWD | 9 |
| 3 | The CG has a need for support in how to assist or instruct the PWD to perform activities | 6 |
| 4 | The CG has a need for more insight into the capacities of the PWD, what he or she is able to do | 1 |
| 2. Timing and openness for change. | ||
| 1 | The dyad is informed sufficiently about the consequences of dementia for daily life | 4 |
| 2 | The CG has an understanding of the consequences of dementia for the daily activities of the PWD | 2 |
| 3 | The dyad has a pro-active attitude, they want to anticipate themselves on future situations | 7 |
| 4 | The dyad wants to counteract decline actively as much as possible | – |
| 5 | The dyad is not focused on limitations, but on possibilities | 9 |
| 6 | The dyad wants to strongly maintain their current way of living | 3 |
| 7 | The PWD still has the capacity to cut out with routines (e.g. use a memory-aid) | – |
| 8 | The CG is able to put energy into coping with a new approach, is not overburdened | 1 |
| 3. Lifestyle | ||
| 1 | The dyad or one of them (PWD or CG) has or had an active lifestyle | 8 |
| 2 | The PWD and/or CG likes physical activity | 15 |
| 3 | The PWD and/or CG likes doing sports, in an institutional (group) setting or as a routine (running, bicycling) | 6 |
| 4 | The PWD and/or CG is used to sport | 5 |
| 5 | The PWD and/or CG likes outings like shopping or making a visit | 9 |
| 4. Apart or together | ||
| 1 | The PWD is/is not accustomed to spend time alone | – |
| 2 | The PWD depends a lot/ limited on CG during the day | 7 |
| 3 | The PWD likes to have enjoyable shared activities with CG | 3 |
| 4 | The CG has a need for enjoyable shared activities with PWD | 6 |
| 5 | The CG has a strong/limited need for his or her own activities | 8 |
| 6 | The CG has a need for more time for his or her own life | 10 |
| 5. Meaning of activities | ||
| 1 | The PWD has a strong/limited need for something to do for passing time, See 1.1. | 14 |
| 2 | The PWD has a strong/limited need for physical activity, See 3.2. | 15 |
| 3 | The PWD has a strong/limited need for social contacts | 5 |
| 4 | The PWD has a strong/limited need for self-sufficiency | 7 |
| 5 | The PWD has a strong/limited need for positive experiences | – |
| 6 | The PWD will benefit from adaptations or assistive devices for physical limitations | 8 |
| 7 | The CG has a need for advice about safety at home | 2 |
| 8 | The CG has a need for advice about safety outside | 2 |
PWD person with dementia, CG caregiver