Can an apple watch ease the burden of caring for a loved one with dementia?

NCT ID NCT05159557

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether wearable devices like Apple Watches could help reduce anxiety, burden, and loneliness in people caring for a spouse or family member with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. 63 caregivers in the U.S. used the technology for 6 months. The goal was to see if the devices and their apps could improve caregivers' emotional well-being.

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Locations

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Berkeley, California, 94720, United States

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