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  • Previous research has examined physical activity in people with dementia and their family carers independently.
  • Limited understanding exists regarding the association of physical activity habits within dementia-carer dyads.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between the physical activity levels of people with dementia and their spousal carers.
  • To explore associations at both a group and a dyadic level.

Main Methods:

  • An observational study involving 26 participant dyads (persons with dementia and their carer spouses).
  • Participants continuously wore accelerometers for 30 days to measure physical activity.
  • Data were analyzed to compare activity levels between individuals and within dyads.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference was found in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) between people with dementia and their carers.
  • Moderately strong positive associations were observed for daily MVPA within dyads (r = .48–.54).
  • Overall activity levels showed weaker associations within dyads (r = .24).

Conclusions:

  • Despite generally low physical activity levels, MVPA is correlated within dementia-carer dyads.
  • Understanding the mutual influence on physical activity is crucial for promoting active lifestyles in these pairs.
  • Dyadic-level interventions may be effective in enhancing physical activity for both individuals with dementia and their carers.