Support for African American families managing dementia care decisions
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study focuses on helping African American people with mild to moderate dementia and their family caregivers make better care decisions together. It also includes people who help with navigating healthcare when dementia care becomes harder.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You (the person with memory problems) identify as African American and are age 50 or older
- You live in the community (not in a long-term care facility) and have mild to moderate dementia symptoms
- You can read, speak, and understand English and are willing to participate
- There must not be another major brain disease or major psychiatric illness causing symptoms
- A caregiver involved must also identify as African American, be 18 or older, and help with daily care and decisions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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