Phone-based memory conversations for rural older adults and caregivers
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether talking about happy memories over the phone can improve mental health for older adults in rural areas and their caregivers. You and a caregiver would join together, and the study is done entirely by phone.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 or older, or you are a caregiver for someone 60 or older
- Live in a rural area (as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau)
- Have an informal caregiver (family, friend, or neighbor) who can join, or you are that caregiver
- Be able to read and speak English
- Be able to take part in phone-based activities
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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