Exploration of family caregivers' experiences on coping in dementia care in Ghana: a phenomenological study.

We conclude that unpaid family caregivers of persons living with dementia in Ghana adopt varied strategies to cope with the strains of caregiving. Healthcare facilities that provide services to persons living with dementia could incorporate caregiver preparatory training or education for family caregivers. This training should focus on briefing family caregivers about the potential strains that they are likely to encounter. Also, the training could focus on equipping family caregivers with the knowledge and skills to effectively communicate and care for the persons living with dementia using person-centered approaches. Key stakeholders such as the Ghana Health Service and Alzheimer's Ghana must raise awareness about the dangers of caregivers' violation of the autonomy and freedom of persons living with dementia as they navigate through the challenges of caregiving. Lastly, faith-based institutions need to be considered as key stakeholders in dementia interventions since they could play a critical role.