Award
National Institute on Aging 1R01AG099125-01
Peer Caregiver Navigation for Family Caregivers of Patients Living with Alzheimer's Disease: A Paraprofessional Peer Coaching Intervention.
Recipient
Washington University, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Award Amount
$628,889.00
Ceiling
$628,889.00
Awarded
July 29, 2026
Identifier
1R01AG099125-01
A randomized controlled trial to evaluate a peer-delivered support intervention for family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients to reduce caregiver distress and improve quality of life.
Description
This project proposes a randomized controlled trial to test a 1:1, paraprofessional peer-delivered support intervention for family caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The intervention, Peer Caregiver Navigation (PCN), aims to address caregiver deficits in coping skills, psychoeducation, and peer support to reduce anxiety, depression, and perceived stress. The study will compare usual care with usual care plus PCN among 466 AD caregivers, examining effectiveness and mechanisms of change, as well as implementation constraints and facilitators.