Home Alone: An Intervention for People With Cognitive Impairment Who Live Alone

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · Feb 23, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

The "Home Alone" clinical trial is studying a program designed to help older adults who live alone and have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can include issues with memory or thinking. The main goal is to see if this program can keep them engaged, active, and safe at home. Researchers want to find out how well the program works and how it can be improved for future use.

To be eligible for this trial, participants need to be at least 55 years old, live alone in their own home, and have some form of cognitive impairment, like a diagnosis of MCI or difficulties with memory. They should also be able to give consent to participate. Those who join will take part for either three or six months, complete surveys, attend weekly coaching meetings, and possibly have a final interview. This is a great opportunity for those who want support in managing everyday life while living independently.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 55 years of age or older
• • Lives alone in a non-residential setting
• • Either 1) provider diagnosis of MCI, 2) Montreal Cognitive Assessment by telephone (T-MoCA) score between 13 and 18, and/or 3) subjective endorsement of memory impairment on screening
• • Resides in the US
• • Demonstrates capacity to consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Those who do not meet the inclusion criteria above are not eligible. Additionally, researchers would exclude those who:
• • Live in assisted living, a group care home, or similar residential setting that provides care and services
• • Are not English speaking
• • Are currently participating in any other type of service that provides one-to-one psychosocial consultation or independent living coaching
• • Have a new or worsening mental health condition and are not receiving ongoing treatment
• • Have not remained on a stable psychotropic medications dosage, such as antidepressants, anxiolytics, or anti-psychotics, for the prior three months
• • Are not willing/interested in participating or cannot actively participate in the intervention, per researcher discretion