Effect of a Dyadic Multisensory and Cognitive Stimulation Program for People With Dementia and Their Caregivers

"In the first 4 weeks, the dyads will attend the center-based FTF sessions. Each session will last for 1.5 hours. In the first 60 minutes, MCS activities (e.g. reality orientation, calculation and drawing) will be led by an occupational therapist. Skills in delivering the MCS activities will also be taught to equip CG with skills in leading the home-based sessions later. CG will leave in the last 30 minutes to attend a psychoeducation group on caregiving (led by social workers) and the PWD will continue the session.~From week 5 onwards, The home based session (Week 5-15) will be delivered by the CG 3 times weekly at home (30 - 45min/ session).The sessions will be supplemented with weekly telephone follow-up and two FTF sharing sessions held on the 8th and 12th week over the period."