Helping Hispanic/Latino families with dementia through a Spanish-language caregiver program
Improving health equities for Hispanic/Latino families living with dementia by validating a Spanish-language Caregiver-Enabled Care Program (CECP) in PACE participants
This study is looking to help Hispanic/Latino families caring for loved ones with dementia by testing a Spanish-language program that offers support and resources to caregivers through a free tablet, making it easier for them to get the help they need and feel better in their important role.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ceresti Health, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Carlsbad, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10923735 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve health equity for Hispanic/Latino families affected by dementia by validating a Spanish-language Caregiver-Enabled Care Program (CECP). The program provides essential resources and support to family caregivers, who often bear the primary responsibility for care. Utilizing a digital platform, caregivers receive personalized education, proactive coaching, and remote monitoring through a tablet provided at no cost. This approach is designed to enhance caregiver engagement and improve their mental health and overall satisfaction in their caregiving role.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-speaking caregivers of individuals living with dementia within the Hispanic/Latino community.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Spanish or who are not involved in caregiving for someone with dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the quality of care and support available to Hispanic/Latino families dealing with dementia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar caregiver support programs, indicating a strong potential for this approach to be effective.
Where this research is happening
Carlsbad, United States
- Ceresti Health, INC. — Carlsbad, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soenksen, Dirk — Ceresti Health, INC.
- Study coordinator: Soenksen, Dirk
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.