Massive nursing home study aims to honor Alzheimer's Patients' wishes

NCT ID NCT03323502

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested a program to help nursing home staff talk with Alzheimer's patients and their families about future medical care. The goal was to make sure patients' treatment wishes are known and followed, which could reduce stressful and unwanted hospital visits. Over 47,000 residents in nursing homes across the U.S. took part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Miller's Merry Manor

    Warsaw, Indiana, 46580, United States

  • Signature HealthCARE LLC

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40299, United States

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