Discrepancies in Dementia Severity Perceptions: Exploring the Agreement Between Care Partners and Clinical Assessments

While caregivers' perceptions of dementia severity often diverge from clinical assessments, they reflect the lived reality. Acknowledging the tendency to overestimate, improved communication and education between dyads and providers is vital. Dynamic knowledge sharing will help align expectations and ensure sufficient support is provided based on the needs of the care recipient, not solely their clinical score.