UCSD Caregiver Study seeks individuals caring for a spouse with dementia

LA JOLLA – The UCSD Department of Psychiatry is conducting recruitment for a study focusing on older adults who are caring for a spouse or partner with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia. Participants must be aged 55 and older, and must be caring for a spouse or long term partner in their home.

Researchers have established that caregivers often face a heavy psychological and health burden associated with the stress of caregiving. This study aims to investigate ways in which a counseling intervention may assist them in coping with the challenges that arise from taking care of their loved ones.

Participants will each receive six free counseling sessions and four detailed health assessments, including all results at no cost. The study visits are all conducted in the home, so there is no need to travel to appointments. The staff will gladly come meet with caregivers in the Fallbrook area. Participants are compensated up to $400 for their time.

Interested caregivers can contact the main study office at: (858) 534-9479 for more information and to begin enrollment. If anyone has questions about the program, they can call or email Jessica Reit at (858) 534-3708, or [email protected].