Palliative care education for dementia in assisted living
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study trains staff in assisted living facilities to better support residents with dementia and their families in planning future care. It focuses on helping families talk about advance care planning (decisions about future medical care) with the care team.
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Who can take part
- The resident must have a confirmed dementia diagnosis (any stage).
- The resident must have moved into the assisted living facility within the last month.
- You must be the resident's legal representative who speaks English.
- The resident cannot already be receiving hospice care.
- The assisted living facility must be licensed in Florida, have at least 40 beds, and serve memory care to at least 35% of residents.
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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