Comparing support programs for dementia caregivers
This study tests two different group programs to see which one helps caregivers feel less stressed and more supported. You would join a group with other caregivers and learn new skills to manage the challenges of caring for someone with memory loss.
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Who can take part
- You are currently caring for a person with memory loss.
- The person you care for lives at home, not in a nursing home or assisted living.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You feel at least some strain from caregiving (score 9 or more on a standard stress scale).
- You are comfortable speaking and reading in English or Spanish.
- You are not currently in hospice care or planning to start hospice for the person you care for.
- You do not have a severe untreated mental health issue, substance use problem, or active suicidal thoughts.
- You live in the United States during the study.
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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