Volunteering in place for assisted living residents with dementia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program where assisted living residents with memory problems and apathy (feeling unmotivated) take part in volunteer activities in their community. The goal is to see if volunteering can improve mood, engagement, and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 55 years old or older.
- You speak English.
- You live in the assisted living community that is part of this study.
- You have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems (like dementia or Alzheimer's) and can follow a simple instruction.
- You show signs of apathy (feeling unmotivated, losing interest in things) — a family member or staff can confirm this.
- You plan to stay at the assisted living community for at least a year.
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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