At the NYU Silberstein Aging & Dementia Research Center, we know that patients and families benefit from counseling, education and social support, and we are always investigating new and improved methods to provide these services.

• Who can participate in studies of psychosocial interventions?
• What is the goal of psychosocial intervention studies?
• What are the benefits of participating in psychosocial interventions studies?
• What are the enrollment procedures for studies of psychosocial interventions?
• Who coordinates studies of psychosocial interventions?

Who can participate in studies of psychosocial interventions?

Psychosocial intervention studies are open to all patients and family members registered at the NYU Silberstein Aging & Dementia Research Center, who meet the requirements of a particular study. Occasionally a study may be open to individuals not registered at the ADRC.

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What is the goal of psychosocial intervention studies?

Psychosocial intervention studies search for new ways to help patients and family members cope with Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Age Associated Memory Impairment through the use of counseling and educational programs. Psychosocial interventions are one type of non-pharmacologic treatment, for information about these types of treatments, see non-pharmacologic studies.

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What are the benefits of participating in psychosocial interventions studies?

Studies of psychosocial interventions provide patients and families with the opportunity to:

• Benefit from counseling and education provided by trained professionals.
• Benefit from emotional and social support

• Learn new ways of coping with AD, MCI and AAMI.

• Participate in the development of innovative treatment methods to help themselves and other patients and families.

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What are the enrollment procedures for studies of psychosocial interventions?

To enroll in a study of psychosocial intervention study and benefit fully from it, participants must:

• Meet with the coordinator of the study to discuss its potential benefits and risks, and to review its requirements.
• Complete all paperwork, including consent forms, necessary for enrollment in the study.
• Follow the prescribed study plan closely.

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Who coordinates studies of psychosocial interventions?

Psychosocial interventions are coordinated by counseling staff. There are five counselors currently on staff at the Silberstein ADRC. Contact information for the coordinator of a particular study is provided in informational materials about the specific study.

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