A live video program to support people with dementia and their caregivers.
Resilient Together for Dementia: A live video resiliency dyadic intervention for persons with dementia and their care-partners early afterdiagnosis
This study is all about creating a helpful video program called Resilient Together for Dementia, designed to support people with dementia and their caregivers in managing their feelings right after a diagnosis, so they can enjoy a better quality of life together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898004 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a live video intervention called Resilient Together for Dementia, aimed at helping individuals living with dementia and their caregivers cope with emotional distress early after diagnosis. The program will involve interviews and surveys with pairs of patients and caregivers to gather insights and feedback, ensuring the intervention is tailored to their needs. By addressing emotional challenges early, the research seeks to improve the quality of life for both patients and their care-partners.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias and their informal caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced stages of dementia or those without a caregiver may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the emotional well-being and quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that early interventions for emotional distress in dementia care can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bannon, Sarah — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Bannon, Sarah
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.