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Family caregivers of persons with dementia (PwD) experience three-times more post-acute care transitions (PACT) to skilled nursing facilities than other caregivers. During Covid-19, visitation policies drastically changed, limiting family caregiver engagement. This was a widespread experience; yet, few studies have examined dementia family caregivers’ perceptions of PACT engagement during Covid-19 restrictions. This qualitative study focused the findings and lessons learned about the meaning of engagement, barriers, facilitators, and support needs during Covid-19, using an interpretive descriptive approach.

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