Text messages and peer support for dementia caregivers
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program that sends helpful texts and connects you with a trained peer caregiver who has been through similar experiences. It aims to make caring for someone with dementia easier and less stressful.
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Who can take part
- You are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia
- The person you care for lives at home (not in a nursing home or assisted living facility)
- You live in the study area — likely the Chicago area or other parts of Illinois
- You have a cell phone that can receive text messages and an email address you can check
- You have not previously taken part in the treatment part of the CommunityRx-Dementia study
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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