Family caregivers are critical to quality of life of the individuals with dementia in Thailand, where the population values interdependence and filial responsibility in a multi-generational household. It is essential to focus on the caregivers themselves and uncover their needs to be effective in their role of caring for their family member with dementia By focusing on the caregiver, occupational therapists can address his or her concerns and provide appropriate holistic, client-centered interventions in order for the caregiver to effective and successful in providing optimal care to his or her family member with dementia. The purpose of the capstone is to critique current research and provide an evidence-based perspective on the importance of training caregivers and identifying therapeutic interventions for the caregivers and the individuals with dementia that is catered towards their respective cultural values and beliefs. A literature review was conducted focusing on exploring therapeutic interventions for dementia family caregiver training, with emphasis on not just the physical tasks of caregiving but the mental aspect, such as coping strategies for stress caregiver burden; all of which is for the intention of publishing a manuscript. The manuscript will present an evidence-based perspective on the necessity of occupational therapists incorporating thorough, culturally-sensitive family caregiver training of individuals with dementia in Thailand.
