WHAT IS THIS STUDY?
Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) is an initiative started in 1995 by the National Institutes of Health. Its primary purpose is to develop and test new ways to help families manage the daily activities and the stresses of caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder.
WHY IS THIS STUDY BEING
CONDUCTED?
Millions of older Americans are afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder. More than half of those affected are cared for in the community by family members, and the number of these family caregivers is expected to increase significantly as the population ages. Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder often face significant emotional distress, as well as extreme physical and financial difficulties. In some cases, caregivers must also deal with apathy or hostile behavior from the person receiving care.
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