Improving end-of-life care for older adults with serious illness
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors can better support older adults who have serious health conditions or are very elderly. It focuses on having conversations about your care goals and wishes, so your care can match what you want.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years old or older.
- You must have seen a doctor or clinic at least once in the past year.
- You must have one of these: a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or a related dementia, a doctor's estimate that you have a high risk of passing away within the year, or be at least 90 years old.
- You cannot be in hospice care or enrolled in a special all-inclusive care program for older adults (PACE).
- You cannot live mainly in a skilled nursing facility.
- You cannot be currently in jail or prison.
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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