Integrace Institute Seeks Dementia Family Caregivers for CHAMPIONS Study

The Integrace Institute invites local families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia to participate in a survey it is conducting in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

The CHAMPIONS (Caregivers Sharing Meaningful Priorities for Patients) Study is designed to help family caregivers with the overwhelming number of decisions they need to make for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Information collected in the study will be used to inform providers, advocacy groups, and state agencies about the unmet priorities and goals of family caregivers across the state of Maryland.

Eligible CHAMPIONS participants must be adults who:

• Are the primary caregiver (or surrogate) of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia (ADRD);
• Have legal authority over health care decisions for this person.

Caregivers who join the study will be asked to complete a brief pre-screening call, followed by a 45-minute online survey on care management decisions and treatment goals. All participants will receive a $20 gift card for their participation and time.

Anyone who is interested in joining the CHAMPIONS Study may contact the Integrace Institute Director of Research, Dr. Tabassum Majid, PhD at 410-552-3237 or majidt@integrace.org.

About Integrace

Integrace is a forward-thinking non-profit organization that strives to ignite in all people the passion for meaningful living. Integrace oversees a family of vibrant retirement communities throughout Maryland, including Bayleigh Chase in Easton, Buckingham’s Choice in Adamstown, and Fairhaven in Sykesville. Integrace is also a nationally-recognized leader in the art of dementia care, with the Sykesville-based Copper Ridge community and Integrace Institute, as well as two memory clinics in Easton and Sykesville, serving as catalysts to a profound shift in how we perceive, and relate to, those living with dementia. Integrace communities provide a continuum of services to support both residents and the greater community, including assisted living, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and more. Each of these innovative programs focuses on person-centered living, honoring the abilities, possibilities and authenticity of each individual. For more information, please visit Integrace.org.