Caregiver Study Dr. Phillips
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This study will examine whether a performing arts class will improve the well-being of primary unpaid caregivers of people with dementia
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This study used sample size analysis to determine the adequately sized intervention group and control group, well-defined statistical methodology, and a well-documented intervention that can be easily replicated. The intervention has been developed by Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts leadership with assistance from AMS Planning & Research.
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Inclusion criteria
- Primary, unpaid caregiver of person with dementia OR
- Person with Dementia.
- Live independently in the community.
- Care recipient has a Functional Assessment Staging Test (FAST) Score of 4-6b.
- Caregiver does not display symptoms of emotional, cognitive, or mental impairment.
- Caregiver must be able to produce adequate saliva sample.
- Caregiver/care recipient can travel to program.
- Caregiver/care recipient agree to participate in all aspects of study intervention and assessments.
- Caregiver is 18 years of age or older.
- Care recipient is 65 years of age or older
- Access to home phone or mobile phone
Exclusion criteria
- Unable to understand either spoken and/or written English.
- Caregiver is a paid employee of care recipient's legally appointed representative
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75 participants in 2 patient groups
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