DEMENTIA ALZHEIMERS

This study tested an 8-week telehealth program for people with Alzheimer's or related dementias living at home with a caregiver. The program used Zoom to teach caregivers how to adjust the home environment and daily routines to reduce challenging behaviors and improve the person'…

This study tested a home-based device called Care4AD to help caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or dementia. The goal was to see if it could reduce caregiver stress and burden over three months. The study involved 33 caregivers and older adults with mild to moderate dementia.

This study tested a dementia care program delivered by phone and web, called the Care Ecosystem, in 6 health systems across the U.S. Over 1,200 people with dementia and their caregivers took part. The program used trained navigators supervised by dementia experts to improve care …

This study tested a special palliative care program for people with late-stage Alzheimer's or related dementias and their family caregivers. The program started during a hospital stay and included caregiver education and support after discharge. Researchers wanted to see if it co…

This study tested a program called MASC, designed to help caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease manage stress. It taught mindfulness, self-compassion, and behavioral management skills through group training. The study included 13 caregivers and focused on whether the prog…

This completed study surveyed 219 family caregivers of people with dementia to understand how swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) impact caregiver burden. Caregivers completed a one-time online questionnaire about their loved one's swallowing, their own stress, and support. The g…

This study looked at how common dementia and memory problems are in older Mexican Americans compared to non-Hispanic whites. Researchers tracked thinking skills over time and checked what help caregivers need. The goal was to find better ways to support patients and families.

This study looked at whether playing an immersive computer game that mixes physical movement with mental challenges can improve thinking, memory, and brain structure in adults aged 40 and older who had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) years ago. 23 participants completed the 12-wee…