This database contains 6 studies, archived under the term: "veterans"
The use of Internet technology for psychoeducation and support with dementia caregivers
A large randomized trial evaluated the benefits of online education, support, and self-care promotion for caregivers of persons with dementia. Anecdotal reports from participants indicated enjoyment of the materials, convenient access from home, and support from professionals and other caregivers. A substantial number of screened caregivers experienced obstacles of access, cost, and time regarding use […]
The effect of telephone support groups on costs of care for veterans with dementia
Wray, Laura O.,
Shulan, Mollie D.,
Toseland, Ronald W.,
Freeman, Kurt E.,
Vásquez, Bob Edward,
Gao, Jian
Purpose: Few studies have addressed the effects of caregiver interventions on the costs of care for the care recipient. This study evaluated the effects of a caregiver education and support group delivered via the telephone on care recipient health care utilization and cost.; Design and Methods: The Telehealth Education Program (TEP) is a manualized program […]
Vitamin E and memantine in Alzheimer’s disease: clinical trial methods and baseline data
Dysken, Maurice W.,
Guarino, Peter D.,
Vertrees, Julia E.,
Asthana, Sanjay,
Sano, Mary,
Llorente, Maria,
Pallaki, Muralidhar,
Love, Susan,
Schellenberg, Gerard D.,
McCarten, J. Riley,
Malphurs, Julie,
Prieto, Susana,
Chen, Peijun,
Loreck, David J.,
Carney, Sara,
Trapp, George,
Bakshi, Rajbir S.,
Mintzer, Jacobo E.,
Heidebrink, Judith L.,
Vidal-Cardona, Ana,
Arroyo, Lillian M.,
Cruz, Angel R.,
Kowall, Neil W.,
Chopra, Mohit P.,
Craft, Suzanne,
Thielke, Stephen,
Turvey, Carolyn L.,
Woodman, Catherine,
Monnell, Kimberly A.,
Gordon, Kimberly,
Tomaska, Julie,
Vatassery, Govind
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has been associated with both oxidative stress and excessive glutamate activity. A clinical trial was designed to compare the effectiveness of (i) alpha-tocopherol, a vitamin E antioxidant; (ii) memantine (Namenda), an N-methyl-D-aspartate antagonist; (iii) their combination; and (iv) placebo in delaying clinical progression in AD.; Methods: The Veterans Affairs Cooperative Studies […]