Abstract
Objective : This study aimed to examine the state and changes in caregiving for the older patients with dementia in the community after the pandemic and to identify factors affecting informal family caregiving.
 Methods : Using Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) data from its 7th and 8th waves, 1,305 diagnosed or suspected dementia cases were examined. Multiple linear regression analysis explored factors influencing total care time.
 Results : Post-pandemic, family size significantly increased, with a decline in older people living alone or as couples and a notable rise in older couples living with children or other family. Despite this, total care time decreased from 6.17 to 5.08 hours. Care time for the older patients with dementia correlated significantly with daily living dependence, depression, and household income. Conclusion : The study emphasizes tailored programs, aligning with caregiver and household traits, to address
 the needs of local community dementia patients effectively.
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