Can friendly visitors ease loneliness in dementia? new study says maybe

NCT ID NCT05550727

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at whether training volunteers to visit older adults with memory loss or dementia can improve the volunteers' skills and reduce loneliness in the people they visit. About 342 volunteers and clients in Minnesota are taking part. The training is part of the volunteers' normal onboarding, and researchers are analyzing surveys to see if it helps.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota (with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota)

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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