Dementia caregivers face daunting challenges as both the oldest subpopulation of those providing unpaid care and the most at risk of adverse health outcomes as a result of their role, including depression, anxiety, and increased mortality. To better understand the experiences and needs of dementia caregivers, a qualitative content analysis was conducted of secondary data extracted from call logs ( = 569) recorded by a provider-initiated, telephone-based support program. Experiences identified from the call logs were coded, categorized, and ranked to determine the most prevalent dementia caregiving-related experiences. Features of the program, particularly the semi-structured call format and directionality of calls, helped to uniquely capture common experiences of family caregivers and their day-to-day concerns. Findings from this analysis reflect the high prevalence of caregiver mental and emotional health-related concerns. This analysis supports the development of interventions that align with the experiences of dementia caregivers.
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