No, your family member does not have to have a formal diagnosis as we know there can be many barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis.

The study is conducted remotely through interviews and support sessions, allowing for flexible participation regardless of your location.

The program requires a six-month commitment with approximately 2-3 hours per week, which may include support sessions, engaging with educational content, and assessments with the MapHabit Research Team.

Depending on which study group you are randomly assigned to your person may or may not need to be present for the coaching calls. 

No, this is a funded research study, so we will actually compensate you!

We require valid identification to ensure the security and privacy of all participants. This helps us verify that you are eligible and comply with the study criteria so that we can provide you the program's personalized education and support.

No, the program is designed to be user-friendly regardless of how familiar you are with technology. Support is available to help you navigate any technology used during the support sessions and wellness reviews.

Yes, however, care partners/caregivers can sign up jointly to be represented as a single study participant.

A Randomized Controlled Trial is a study design that randomly assigns participants into an experimental group or a control group. As the study is conducted, the only expected difference between the control and experimental groups in a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) is the outcome variable being studied.

If assigned to the control group (receiving original caregiver education), you will be provided a fully unlocked version of the care partner education course, too.