Dementia's toll on relationships: 3-Year study tracks Couples' mental health
NCT ID NCT04863495
First seen Mar 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study followed 544 older couples (ages 65+) over three years to see how dementia affects their relationship and well-being. Both partners answered surveys every six months about their mental health, physical health, and caregiving experiences. The goal was to learn how being in a couple influences the emotional and cognitive journey of dementia.
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Boston University
Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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