Fall care support for older adults with memory loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a brief emergency department program to improve post-fall care for older adults with memory loss. It aims to help patients and their caregivers manage care needs and reduce future falls.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and live at home or in assisted living.
- You had a fall within the last 7 days and visited the emergency department.
- The fall was not caused by fainting, a car accident, assault, intoxication, or a serious illness like a stroke or heart attack.
- You have a caregiver (family member or friend) who helps you.
- You have been diagnosed with memory loss or score high on a memory screening test.
- You are expected to be discharged home or to rehabilitation, not admitted to the hospital.
- You and your caregiver have a working phone number.
- You do not live in a nursing home, have advanced cancer or are in hospice, and do not have a pelvic or leg fracture preventing movement.
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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