Assessing the Impact of DAy Programs on Individuals Living with Dementia and Their Family/friend Caregivers
Recruiting now NCT06496945
Run by York University · for 65 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
This study seeks to understand the effects of adult day programs on older adults, especially those with dementia, and their caregivers. A prospective cohort study will be conducted in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Ontario. Participants will be (1) older adults with dementia who attend a day program, and their caregivers, and (2) older adults with dementia in the community who do not attend a day program, and their caregivers. The objectives are to (1) evaluate the effects of day programs on attendee and caregiver outcomes, and (2) compare day program use patterns, attendee and caregiver social identities, day program characteristics, and day program outcomes between the 4 provinces, and (3) to explore what attendee and caregiver social identities and day program characteristics are associated with study outcomes, and with day program attendance/non-attendance.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Older adults (65+ years) with a diagnosis of dementia, who live in the community, and either attend an adult day program (cohort 1), or receive continuing care in the community with an initial RAI-HC assessment completed (cohort 2)
- Primary caregiver (i.e., most involved with and informed about the care) of an eligible older adult
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Older adults with or without dementia who do not receive any community-based continuing care service
- Day program attendees or community care recipients who do not have a diagnosis of dementia or who are younger than 65 years
- Secondary caregivers
Where this trial is running
- Edmonton and Calgary Health Zones, Edmonton & Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Interior Health Region, Multiple, British Columbia, Canada
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- York Region, Multiple, Ontario, Canada
Who to contact
Matthias Hoben, Dr rer medic · +1 437-335-1338 · mhoben@yorku.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT06496945.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.