Love and memory: how couples weather the storm of dementia

NCT ID NCT04863495

Summary

This study aimed to understand how the quality of a couple's relationship affects their mental health and well-being as they face Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Researchers followed 544 older adults in committed relationships for three years, checking in every six months with online questionnaires. The goal was to learn how support between partners influences depression, anxiety, and overall quality of life during this challenging time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University

    Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States

  • NYU Langone Health

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

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