Interactive workshops exploring caregivers’ perceptions of engagement among people with advanced dementia

This study revealed that caregivers perceive engagement as a behavioral response to environmental cues. The findings indicate that both family and formal caregivers believe that engagement can be assessed and that environmental factors exert an important influence. However, the lack of formal tools and procedures makes assessing engagement a challenging process in care settings. This study highlights the need for a rigorous approach to evaluating engagement in people living with advanced dementia.