Table 2.

Caregiver Priority Challenges (N=252) by FamTechCare Technology-Supported Dementia Care Typology

Typology Category	N	Caregiver Priority Challenge (n)
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia	103	Disinterest (22), Depression (16), Sleep disturbance (14), Frustration (10), Verbal aggression (9), Anxiety (7), Agitation (6), Rummaging/hoarding (4), Self-harm (3), Embarrassing socially (3), Physical aggression (2), Withdrawn (2), Paranoia (2), Sun downing (1), Vocalizations (1), Hallucinations (1)
Disease expectations	73	Communication (19), Losing/misplacing objects (11), Memory loss (10), Forgetfulness (9), Following directions (7), Repetitiveness (4), Difficult to redirect (4), Decreased focus (4), Unclear dementia trajectory (3), Caregiver reliance (1), Lack of dementia education (1),
Activities and instrumental activities of daily living	52	Eating (15), Bathing/hygiene (14), Toileting/incontinence (6), Mobility (5), Dressing (5), Medication administration (4), Oral care (2), Dexterity (1)
Safety	16	Getting lost (8), Driving (5), Personal safety (3)
Caregiver social and financial support	5	Caregiver helplessness (2), Family dynamics (2), Financial constraints (1)
Caregiver self-care	2	Caregiver emotional management (1), Caregiver health (1)
Caregiver respite	1	Respite (1)
Medical care utilization	0
Medication purpose and use	0
Positive reinforcement	0