Mayo Clinic Study: Seeking Current and Former Family Caregivers

Posted by Nick Rethemeier @nrethemeier, Mar 9, 2023

I wanted to share with you all a new Mayo Clinic study that is open for recruitment. Connect2Caregivers is being done to develop a unique matching process for connecting current and former caregivers with one another for the purpose of peer-to-peer emotional support.

The study will help researchers determine whether caregivers of persons with dementia would find a technology-based caregiver matching program valuable. if you are interested in learning more, you can contact the study coordinator at connect2caregivers@mayo.edu or visit the attached flyer.

Shared files

C2C Recruitment Flyer (C2C-Recruitment-Flyer.pdf)

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Caregivers: Dementia Support Group.

jbfrn | @jbfrn | Mar 10, 2023

I was an oncology caregiver RN professionally and personally for my father-n-law; a caregiver for my Mother thru 10 years with Alzheimer’s; my mother-n-law lived with me for 15 years after my father-n-law passed away. As the oldest of five, to a single mother, I was a born caregiver. Lived 2 doors from my grandparents and grew up caregiving to them. Started my nursing career st 15yo working in a nursing home with the privilege of caring for our elderly, many with dementia.
Oddly, at 64 yo, I’m now facing a debilitating illness dry Beriberi with severe SFN. I’m using my lifetime of learning to now care for myself for as long as able, but for-see in the near future I will need a caregiver. Love to learn how to find one that would fit my needs. I have so much to offer, share, and remain open to learning from others. Thank you for more information about this much needed support group!

purpleturtle | @purpleturtle | Mar 11, 2023

I am interested in participating in this study.

Nick Rethemeier | @nrethemeier | Mar 13, 2023

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@jbfrn thank you for sharing your story. If you would like to learn more about Connect2Caregivers, please email connect2caregivers@mayo.edu to get in touch with the study coordinator.

Nick Rethemeier | @nrethemeier | Mar 13, 2023

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@purpleturtle Thank you for expressing interest in the study! To learn more/take the next steps, reach out to the study coordinator at connect2caregivers@mayo.edu.

Scott, Volunteer Mentor | @IndianaScott | Mar 14, 2023

Thanks. This sounds very interesting and I've filled out the C2C form. Thanks again for this work to support caregivers!

1965dra | @1965dra | Mar 14, 2023

In reply to @jbfrn "I was an oncology caregiver RN professionally and personally for my father-n-law; a caregiver for my..." + (show)

You're golden. Your life has had so much meaning and you deserve the same care you have given to others. My heart goes out to you with the hopes that you find an amazing caregiver.