Care Coordination System for People With Dementia

Description

Dementia, a chronic disease of aging, is characterized by progressive cognitive decline that interferes with independent functioning. The medical, psychological, social and functional sequelae of dementia cause great stress to patients, their caregivers, and their family. The investigator proposes to examine effectivness of a home-based care coordination and management device, called Care4AD to help caregivers effectively coordinate, manage, and improve dementia care.

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Dementia Alzheimers

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Dementia, a chronic disease of aging, is characterized by progressive cognitive decline that interferes with independent functioning. The medical, psychological, social and functional sequelae of dementia cause great stress to patients, their caregivers, and their family. The investigator proposes to examine effectivness of a home-based care coordination and management device, called Care4AD to help caregivers effectively coordinate, manage, and improve dementia care.

A Comprehensive Care Coordination and Management Platform for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (Care4AD)

Care Coordination System for People With Dementia

Condition
Alzheimer Disease
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Houston

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Houston

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

65 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Bijan Najafi, PhD,

Study Record Dates

2025-12-01