Hospital care at home for people with dementia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study offers hospital-level care at home instead of a hospital stay for people with moderate or severe dementia who have been in the hospital recently. It aims to provide a comfortable, familiar setting with support from a caregiver nearby.
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Who can take part
- You have moderate or severe dementia
- You live in a private home or assisted living, not in a skilled nursing facility or group home
- You live within the Mass General Brigham home hospital service area
- You have a family caregiver nearby (less than 15 minutes away) who can communicate with the care team
- You have been hospitalized at least once in the past 12 months
- Your home has working utilities like heat in winter, running water, and electricity
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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