Connecting Today to Combat Social Isolation and Loneliness

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Dementia in Nursing Home Family Remote Visits
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
65 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
320 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alberta · Other
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About This Trial
The investigators developed Connecting Today, a feasible and highly acceptable remote visiting program that can support care home residents living with moderate to severe dementia to have video calls with their family members, friends, or care partners. The investigators will recruit 80 residents from 4 care homes, and their family members, friends, or care partners. All participants will be offer…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Residents: * are at least 65 years old * are diagnosed with any type of dementia * have a Cognitive Performance Score (CPS) indicating moderate to severe impairment (CPS 3-6). * to participate, residents must also have people that self identify as a family member or friend of t…
Contacts

Hannah O'Rourke, PhD

780-492-7961

hannah.orourke@ualberta.ca

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Jennifer Swindle, PhD

780-492-7080

jennifer.swindle@ualberta.ca

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