Abstract
Family caregivers of people living with dementia (PLWD) should be supported based on their needs. This study web-surveyed 200 Japanese caregivers to find their psychosocial support needs and the related variables. The main variables were the ages of the PLWD, family relationships between the carer and PLWD, and the care burden. The relationships were analyzed using an analysis of multiple correspondence, which visualizes the relationships on dimensions. As a result, the analysis revealed close plots of variables with support needs as follows: “spouses” and “gatherings of family members and PLWDs”; “family aged less than 80” and “training of dementia care, particularly on copings of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia”. These groups have the support needs of active participation. On the other hand, “feeling much burden”, “children and children-in-law of PLWD”, and “their PLWD aged 80 or more” were plotted near “support information” and “respite care”. Such groups have more passive support needs compared to the previous groups. Moreover, “feeling less care burden” was plotted near “counseling”. The promotion of support according to the caregiver’s background and needs was discussed.
