Friendly volunteers may ease dementia loneliness and caregiver stress
NCT ID NCT03896711
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested a program called MEMORI Corps, where trained volunteers aged 55+ spend time with people who have dementia, doing fun and meaningful activities together. The goal was to see if this companionship could reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for people with dementia, while also easing stress for their family caregivers. The study involved 175 participants and measured changes in mood, behavior, and caregiver burden.
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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