SUPPORT-D Intervention for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Their Caregivers

Palliative Care Telehealth Delivered Program of SUPPORT-D Intervention for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease and Caregivers Phase 2

The purpose of this research is pilot test a nurse led intervention previously used in patients with pulmonary fibrosis and their caregivers in a new population (persons living with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. The researchers hypothesize improving advanced care planning in this population will result in enhanced quality of life over illness trajectory and improve safety for community dwelling PWD/CG dyads. Findings from this study will inform additional necessary adaptations required prior to conducting larger scale powered randomized control trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

The participants in this study include persons with Alzheimer's disease (PWD) and their caregivers (CG.

• Persons with Alzheimer's Disease (investigators anticipate cognitive impairment within this group)
• 18 years old or older
• Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or suspected Alzheimer's disease (FAST score < 4)
• Able to read and speak English (intervention in English)

Caregivers (CG)

• > 18 years old
• Non-paid (eliminates professional caregivers)
• Provides care to someone living with Alzheimer's Disease or suspected Alzheimer's disease (self-report)
• Able to read and speak English (written materials in English)
• No diagnosis of cognitive impairment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent