Chatbot helps families plan future care for older adults
This study teaches family caregivers about advance care planning using a chatbot on their phone. It helps you start conversations about your loved one's future care wishes, which can reduce stress and improve peace of mind.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You care for a family member or close friend who is 65 or older and lives in a care home.
- The older adult you care for is somewhat frail, not fully independent.
- You can read, write, and speak Cantonese or Mandarin.
- You have a mobile phone with internet access for receiving messages.
- You have not yet had thorough talks with your loved one about their end-of-life wishes.
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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