Last year, I posted this information, and many of you participated. Dr. Carey Sherman of the University of Michigan is continuing her study on remarried caregivers, and needs more participants. If you are in a 2nd marriage (3rd? More?), and are now caregiving for your husband/wife, with all the problems that come with his/hers/ours, finances, guardianship, emotions, etc., see the details below:
Study of Remarried Spouse Caregivers University of Michigan researchers are conducting a study on dementia and Alzheimer’s caregiving experiences of spouses who are remarried (in a ‘second marriage’). Interviews with remarried spouse caregivers will be conducted by telephone and scheduled at their convenience. Interviews include survey and open-ended questions and takes between 1-2 hours to complete. Participants will be compensated for their time. Participation is completely voluntary and all information will be kept strictly confidential. This study is funded by the Alzheimer’s Association and approved by the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board (UM IRBHSBS # HUM00014471). For more information, please contact Dr. Carey W. Sherman, study director, at (734) 763-4993, or by email at careyws@umich.edu or caregiver@umich.edu
Are you a Spouse Caregiver in a Late-life Remarriage? (‘second’ marriage) Remarried spouse caregivers are invited to take part in a new study funded by the Alzheimer’s Association. This study is the first to focus on remarried spouses coping with memory loss and caregiving. Information from this study will help guide programs and service providers to better assist remarried caregivers and their family members. You are eligible to participate if: • Your or your spouse/partner are in a late-life remarriage • You provide primary care for spouse/partner with diagnosed memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or dementia . Interviews will be conducted by telephone at a time selected by you. Questions will cover a wide range of topics, including caregiving experiences, social relationships and support networks, and wellbeing. You will receive compensation for your time. Your spouse with memory loss will not be involved in this study. Participation in this study is completely voluntary. You can refuse to answer any or all questions. All answers are kept strictly confidential and private, and the identity of participants will never be released. PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Carey Sherman (734) 763- 4993 or email at: Caregiver@umich.edu Thi s study is approved by t h e University o f Michigan In s t i t u t i onal Review Board (#HUM00014471).
I would love to participate, but no way can I do a telephone interview. I really don't understand why, with all the technology out there, it can't be done on the internet. I hope some of you here who would qualify can find the time to do it. Maybe the research will help someone along this terrible road.