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These findings provide information for staff caregivers in long-term care facilities to develop a non-invasive care model for elderly people with dementia to deal with depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems.

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Purpose: To investigate the perspectives of administrators and staff caregivers in empowering older people living in long-term care facilities to improve self-care abilities. Methods: A phenomenology research design was employed to generate data. The purposive sampling method was used to recruit administrator (n = 7) and staff caregiver groups (n =11). Data were collected via face-to-face interviews, observations, and daily recording. The data were then analyzed via content analysis. Results: The results showed that two elements were of critical importance: professional supports and teamwork. The following professional supports activities were found of positive impacts: allowing residents to perform self-care and improving their mood status. The teamwork was developed via a partnership between staff and family caregivers, and preventing and resolving conflicts in the workplace. Conclusion: The teamwork could not only reduce the burdens of both staff and family caregivers, but also improve the quality of life and the capacity of older residents. Thus, residents, staffs and family caregivers should work as a team and support older people to perform self-care.