Self-Care Training for Family Caregivers
This research program teaches family caregivers practical self-care skills to help them feel less stressed and more supported while caring for a loved one with a progressive brain condition. It involves 8 online group sessions where you'll learn tools like mindfulness and gentle movement.
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Who can take part
- You must be 50 years old or older.
- You must be the main family caregiver for someone with a brain disease that gets worse over time, like Parkinson's, ALS, or dementia.
- You must be comfortable speaking and understanding English in a group setting.
- You cannot currently practice mindfulness or meditation on a regular basis.
- You must not have post-traumatic stress disorder, a substance use problem, or a psychotic illness like schizophrenia.
- You need a computer or tablet with high-speed internet and be able to attend 8 sessions online.
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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