Educational Support Group Program for Bilingual and Spanish-speaking Carepartners and People With Progressive Aphasia
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The current study aims to examine the benefits of an education/support group program for individuals with progressive aphasia (caused by various etiologies, diagnoses) and their carepartners. The current study utilizes pre-, post-treatment, and follow-up assessments to measure effects of a psychoeducational support group and an implementation/communication skills training phase on measures of psychosocial function, communicative effectiveness and speech/language function. Analysis of study-specific surveys and semi-structured interviews will provide qualitative data regarding outcomes. Before beginning the education and support group, focus groups will be run in order to set priorities for the themes to be included in the education program. Participants will join via tele-based means if preferred and these participants may reside in the United States, or internationally including Mexico and Spain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All participants must: * speak Spanish and/or English (although participants may speak other languages in addition to Spanish and/or English) * identify as Hispanic and/or Latinx, * or their spouse/family member with PA identifies as Hispanic and/or Latinx * see and hear well enough to participate * have access to a computer or mobile device with video capability * have an internet connection Additional inclusion criteria for PA/ language-led dementia support group participants: * Individuals with PA: * Has a diagnosis of PA, or language-led dementia, and aphasia is one of the primary causes of difficulty with activities of daily living * Aware of language difficulties and willing to discuss them * Able to actively engage in group discussion and complete activities with minimal support * Able to regularly attend meetings * Willing to follow the rules of the support group for interacting with others respectfully Additional inclusion criteria for care partner support