Table 5 Overview of qualitative themes

Program Implementation Experiences of Caregivers

Caregivers were highly satisfied with the program resources and training

Delivering the program was manageable and fit into caregivers’ routines

Bi-weekly check-ins helped caregivers deliver the program confidently and consistently

Facilitators Supporting Program Delivery

Being provided with a Namaste Care Toolbox

Having written resources at hand

Delivering activities in a language familiar to persons living with dementia

Barriers to Program Delivery

Persons living with dementia did not want to engage in activities at times

Persons living with dementia did not respond to all items provided in the Namaste Care Toolbox

Meeting the numerous daily demands (e.g., work, housework, appointments)

Perceived Benefits for Caregivers

The program encouraged a more structured approach and use of creativity in delivering activities

Caregivers gained a better understanding of how to address the various needs (e.g., physical, emotional, social) of persons living with dementia

The program brought caregivers and persons living with dementia closer in their relationships through mutual enjoyment of activities

Perceived Benefits for Persons Living with Dementia

Persons with dementia were more engaged in meaningful activities consistently

Enhanced wellbeing of persons living with dementia

The program instilled confidence in persons living with moderate dementia to participate in different activities

Recommendations for Further Adaptations

Offering more caregiver training and information on how to involve others (e.g., other family members, personal support workers) in delivering the program

Further tailoring of items provided in the Namaste Care Toolbox to increase the likelihood of engagement

Reformatting the Namaste Care activities checklist