Day care for dementia patients may ease caregiver stress, study finds

NCT ID NCT06451250

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether using adult day services (like adult day care) can reduce stress in Black caregivers of family members with dementia. Researchers measured stress through surveys and saliva samples from 42 caregivers. The goal was to see if taking a break while their loved one is at the center helps both mental and physical stress levels.

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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