Persons living with dementia (PLWD) are at significantly increased risk for falls, which are the leading cause of emergency department (ED) visits in this population and contribute to serious injuries, functional decline, and caregiver burden. GAPcareAD is an ED-initiated, caregiver-inclusive intervention designed to address fall risk at the point of care. This multi-site trial will compare GAPcareAD (intervention) to usual care for 350 PLWD and caregivers after a fall.
Community-dwelling adult (living at home or assisted living) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall within the last seven days
Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car,assault, intoxication)
Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction)
Patients have an identified caregiver
Living in a nursing home
Patients are admitted to the hospital
Patients who have advanced cancer and/or are in hospice
Patients have presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e. pelvic or lower extremity fractures)
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborator