This article reviews the concepts, measurement tools, influencing factors and intervention strategies of dementia caregi-ver activation, and suggests that caregiver activation is crucial to improve the physical and mental health of family caregivers of dementia patients and improve the effectiveness of care.In the future, we should enrich the connotation of the caregiver activation concept based on relevant theories, develop research tools that align with our national conditions, and through large-scale survey research and longitudinal studies, reveal the key influencing factors and their mechanisms of action regarding the activation of dementia caregivers. We aim to formulate effective intervention measures to improve the physical and mental health of caregivers and ultimately enhance the quality of life of patients.