Living Alone in Old Age With Cognitive Impairment

Status unconfirmed

Conditions studied: Living Alone, Alzheimer Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment

In brief

The purpose of this study is to better understand the experience of living alone in older age with cognitive impairment. We recruit adults 55+ living alone with cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. This study investigates the priorities and concerns of older adults living alone with cognitive impairment. Participants are interviewed 5 times for one hour in their homes within 3 months at a time that works for them.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03330587

Run by

University of California, San Francisco

People needed

60

Starts

2016-03-01

Expected to finish

2025-05-31

Last updated by the study team

2023-11-18

Who can join

Age: 55 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Living alone
• Medical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment

You may not qualify if…

• Living in nursing homes, assistive living facilities.
• Alcohol abuse

Where it is running

• Institute for Health & Aging — San Francisco, California, United States

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