Family caregiver quality of life and the care provided to older people living with dementia: qualitative analyses of caregiver interviews.

Background: While studies have examined the quality of life (QoL) of family caregivers for people living with dementia, it is not yet clear how these caregivers' quality of life affects their ability to meet the care demands of their loved ones. The purpose of the study was to explore caregivers' perceived quality of life in relation with the care provided to persons with dementia.

Methods: Twenty-three caregivers participated in this study.

Measuring quality and level of care provided by family caregivers of persons with dementia: protocol for a systematic review of validated instruments.

Background: Changes in the quality-of-life (QoL) of family caregivers as they care for their loved ones with dementia over time may affect the quality or level of care that these caregivers provide. We do not know if validated instruments exist to directly measure this quality or level of care. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify validated instruments for measuring the quality or level of care provided by family caregivers of persons with dementia.