Caregiver support program to prevent elder mistreatment
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a way to support family caregivers of older adults who get medical care at home. It aims to reduce the risk of elder mistreatment by helping caregivers cope with stress and get the support they need.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You provide regular, ongoing care to an older adult (65 or older) — for example, helping with daily activities, managing medications, or doing medical or nursing tasks.
- The older adult you care for is enrolled in UTMB's Home-Based Primary Care program and receives in-home visits from a nurse practitioner.
- You can read, speak, and understand English.
- You do not have a serious neurological or psychiatric condition, or communication problems, that would make it hard to participate.
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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