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Project Summary
This project is comparing two remote support programs to help caregivers manage and reduce behavioral and emotional challenges among people living with dementia.
Who will this research inform?
Behavioral and emotional changes can be among the most difficult parts of dementia for both people living with dementia and their caregivers. Caregivers may need support to respond to these changes and protect their own well-being. The results of this study may help caregivers choose a remote support program that can help manage dementia-related behaviors and improve caregiver well-being.
What is the research team doing?
| Design | Type 1 hybrid, mixed-methods effectiveness study |
| Population | 500 caregivers of people living with dementia who live within 30 Area Agencies on Aging sites. |
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| Primary Outcome | Frequency by severity of dementia behaviors at 12 months |
| Secondary Outcomes | Caregiver depressive symptoms, caregiver strain, caregiver mastery, relationship strain, health strain and social isolation/activity at 12 months |
| Patient and Community Engagement | People living with dementia and their caregivers, home and community-based service providers and advocacy groups are helping to plan and conduct this study. |
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Last updated: September 28, 2026