Helping caregivers and home aides share information
This study tests a program to improve how family caregivers and home care aides share information when caring for a person with Alzheimer's or related dementia. The goal is to see if better communication can improve care coordination and reduce stress.
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Who can take part
- You must be a family member or unpaid friend who is the main caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's or related dementia
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must speak English
- You must be able to hear well enough to talk on the phone
- You must pass a short phone screening quiz about your caregiving
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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