Emergency Department Care Plan for Dementia Patients After Falls
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a brief care-planning program in the emergency department for older adults with dementia who've had a fall. The goal is to help patients and their caregivers get the right support and follow-up care at home.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older and live at home or assisted living (not a nursing home)
- You visited the emergency department because of a fall that happened in the last 7 days
- The fall was not caused by fainting, being hit by something, or a sudden serious illness like a stroke
- You have been diagnosed with dementia or show signs of memory problems on a short screening test
- You have a caregiver or family member who can help you and will stay in touch by phone
- You are being sent home after the emergency visit, not admitted to the hospital
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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