Study for disabled family caregivers in Maryland
This study is for people with a disability who also help care for a family member. It looks at ways to support both your health and your caregiving role.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You live in the community (not a nursing home or hospital) in Maryland.
- You have a physical or sensory disability.
- You provide at least 10 hours of care each week for a family member or friend.
- You do not have a terminal illness with less than a year to live and do not have severe memory or thinking problems.
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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