Impact of Adult Day Programs on Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the effects of adult day programs on older adults living with dementia and their family caregivers across four Canadian provinces. It will involve two cohorts: one of older adults with dementia who attend a day program and their caregivers, and another of those who do not attend such programs. The study will assess various outcomes, including quality of life, mental health, and the timing of admissions to congregate care facilities. Additionally, it will explore the characteristics of day programs and the social identities of attendees and caregivers to understand their association with the outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Older adults (65+ years) with a diagnosis of dementia, who live in the community, and either attend an adult day program (cohort 1), or receive continuing care in the community with an initial RAI-HC assessment completed (cohort 2)
* Primary caregiver (i.e., most involved with and informed about the care) of an eligible older adult

Exclusion Criteria:

* Older adults with or without dementia who do not receive any community-based continuing care service
* Day program attendees or community care recipients who do not have a diagnosis of dementia or who are younger than 65 years
* Secondary caregivers

Where it's running

• York Region
  Multiple, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
• Edmonton and Calgary Health Zones
  Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta, Canada Not yet recruiting
• Interior Health Region
  Multiple, British Columbia, Canada Not yet recruiting
• Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Matthias Hoben, Dr rer medic — York University
• Study coordinator: Matthias Hoben, Dr rer medic
• Email: mhoben@yorku.ca
• Phone: +1 437-335-1338

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.