Talking therapy for advanced Alzheimer's in nursing homes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special talking and language program can help people with advanced Alzheimer's disease who live in nursing homes. It aims to see if this therapy improves communication and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You live in a nursing home or long-term care facility.
- You have an advanced-stage neurocognitive disorder (like advanced Alzheimer's), and your most recent memory test score is below 10 (very severe impairment).
- You show signs of apathy (lack of interest), indifference, or repetitive/restless behavior.
- You or your legal representative agree to the sessions being video recorded for research purposes.
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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