Care Coordination System for People With Dementia

Launched by BIJAN NAJAFI, PHD · Mar 13, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new home-based system called Care4AD, designed to help caregivers better manage and coordinate care for people living with dementia, especially those with Alzheimer's Disease. Dementia can make daily life challenging for both patients and their caregivers, and this study aims to see if this device can make things easier by improving care and support at home.

To participate in the trial, you need to be an older adult, over 65 years old, who has mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease and is able to walk around. You must also live in your own home and have a caregiver who can help you during the study. Unfortunately, if you have severe dementia, significant medical issues, or live in a nursing home, you would not be eligible to join. Participants can expect to use the Care4AD system and provide feedback about their experience, which could help improve care for others in the future. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and it’s a great opportunity to contribute to research that can make a real difference in dementia care.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria include:
• • Older patients (\> 65 years old) with mild or moderate Alzheimer's Disease
• • Must be ambulatory
• • Must be in a residential home with a caregiver/informant.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Immobility or inability to engage in activities that are essential for independent living (e.g., patients with severe dementia);
• • Any significant medical or psychiatric condition that, in the judgment of the investigators, would potentially interfere with the ability to participate in the study
• • Major hearing/visual impairment;
• • Residing in a nursing home or are receiving hospice care;
• • Inability to communicate in English or Spanish;
• • Unavailability or unwillingness of the caregiver of the patient to attend the interview.