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Behind every case of dementia. there are relatives who are also affected,and both demented persons and carers need support.Aim of study is to assess problems and needs of family caregivers dealing with demented persons through, assess knowledge, attiude and pracitice of the family  caregivers about problems and needs of demented persons, and signify role of the community health services in improving care of demented persons, A descriptive study was conducted at the neuro-psychiatric out-patient clinics at Mansoura Genral and University Hospitals and in-Shams University Hospital. The subject included 60 demented persons and their 60 family caregivers. Tools included an interview questionnaire sheet for demented persons, and their family caregivers. an observation check-list to assess ADLs of demented persons, their home environment hazards, and family caregivers practice, and an attitude and burden assessment scale for family caregivers. Results revealed that although the majority of family caregivers was burden due to demented persons care, they have positive attitude towards demented persons. The majority of family caregivers was fatigue, had problems in dealing with demented person`s behavior, financial problems, social and Psychological problems. The majority of family caregivers have "financial needs to buy medication, informational needs to know how to solve daily problems withe demented persons, social needs to home visits by healthcare team. physcial needs to present of specialized center to host dementia persons for afew days, personal needs to easy access to healthcare facilities, and they had insufficient community healthcare services". Recommendation improving social care services. increase family caregiver`s awareness of community resources, and development of computer networks and hotline services. futere studies are recommended to study variable aspect of dementia. caregiving , and make effective coping strategies for family caregivers of demented persons.