Social Engagement Program for Depression in Seniors
Improving Adult Protective Services Client Outcomes: A Stepped-Care Social and Mental Health Engagement Program
- Age
- 65 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 400 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · Other
This trial is looking for seniors who are transitioning out of Adult Protective Services. Participants will take part in an 8-week program to help reduce depression and improve social connections.
You may be able to join if
- I am an older adult with a validated case of elder abuse or self-neglect.
- I can provide informed consent.
- I can speak English or Spanish.
- I can hear sufficiently to use the telephone.
- I am in the case closure phase of Adult Protective Services.
You may not be able to join if
- I need someone else to provide consent for me.
- I have issues with decision-making capacity.
- I have unmanaged psychiatric illnesses like schizophrenia or paranoia.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to ascertain the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week social engagement program aimed at reducing depression and increasing social engagement among seniors who are transitioning out of Adult Protective Services (APS) for either elder abuse or self-neglect.
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