Friendly visitors may ease dementia care burden, study finds

NCT ID NCT03667924

First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a program where trained senior volunteers help families caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia. The goal was to see if these companions could connect families to helpful community services, reduce caregiver stress, and improve the person's well-being. 44 people took part, and researchers measured things like service use, caregiver burden, and quality of life.

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Locations

  • School of Public Health

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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