Character illustration of a caregiver and an elderly woman
character illustration of a caregiver and elderly woman

Mind-AID is an online study designed to reduce repetitive negative thoughts in caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders

Are you an informal caregiver overwhelmed by daily challenges?

Mind-AID invites you to explore your own thoughts and emotions to strengthen your personal development, resilience, and skills as an informal caregiver


Access to a variety of educational resources

100% online program, flexible to your schedule

Why participate?

Being an informal caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder is a daily challenge that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our programs, specially designed for you, are here to support you through this experience.

 

 

Why participate?

Being an informal caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another neurocognitive disorder is a daily challenge that can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our programs, specially designed for you, are here to support you through this experience.

Photo of a caregiver woman and an elderly woman

Some statistics:

58%

of informal caregivers express a need for emotional support

41%

feel worry, anxiety, and stress

36%

display symptoms of fatigue

25%

experience sleep problems

Contribute to lasting change

By joining this research project, you are directly helping to create a better future for informal caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders. The study’s findings could inspire more effective and tailored support programs for the informal caregivers of tomorrow.

Join us today and take care of yourself while supporting your loved one!

Join us today and take care of yourself while supporting your loved one!

Mind-AID Program

An approach based on mindful presence (mindfulness) that helps you manage your negative thoughts and regain serenity, while providing you with tangible support for your emotional well-being.

Educational Workshop for Informal Caregivers

A program rich in practical information and strategies, covering essential topics such as understanding Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders, managing behavioral symptoms, addressing legal and financial aspects, and maintaining your own health.

Sophie Éthier

Principal Researcher,
Université Laval, Regular Member Researcher at the Center for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology (CREGÉS)

Mathieu Boisvert

Co-researcher, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Director of the Center for Studies and Research on India, South Asia and its Diaspora (CERIAS)

Anna Andrianova

Student researcher and project coordinator, PhD Candidate in Social Work, Université Laval, Project Manager, Directorate of Academic Affairs and Research Ethics, CIUSSS West-Central Montreal

Julie Bernier-Carbonneau

Research Assistant,
Université Laval, School of Social Work and Criminology, School of Psychology

Hans Ivers

Collaborator, Statistika Consultants,
Université Laval,
School of Psychology

Sivime El Tayeb El Rafei

Research Assistant,
Université Laval, Department of Teaching and Learning Studies

Olga Babina

Research Assistant,
Université Laval,
student at Concordia University,
Department of Psychology

Our team:

Contact us to learn more about Mind-AID

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