Intervention for Long-Distance Caregivers of Persons with Dementia

New York City NY

Description

Are you a caregiver for a person with dementia who is receiving home care? A study led by researchers at LeadingAge and the University of Massachusetts Boston are evaluating a new non-drug support program designed to help long-distance family caregivers of persons living with dementia. You may be eligible to participate if you: • Are a caregiver age 21 or older • Are living about 2 hours or more away from your care recipient • Have a care recipient with dementia AND who is receiving home care If eligible, you will receive: • Individualized support from dementia experts, delivered remotely via the use of a tablet. • Tailored dementia education and resources • A new tablet for the study, which is yours to keep All intervention activities will be conducted remotely. To learn more, please email to schedule a brief information and eligibility assessment.