This project will develop an interactive multimedia program to provide education, support, and referral for informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. All users will receive a printed summary of information covered in the program. The Phase I CD-ROM won a national award. Phase II will expand the program and include a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of the system on a diverse population of caregivers.

Proposed Commercial Applications

Information, support and skills are needed for adult children and spouses to care for a family member with dementia. These resources are, however, difficult for individuals to access and costly for organizations to provide. This program will offer cost-effective, easy access to state-of-the-art information. Individuals will also be able to purchase versions of this program for viewing on a home computer or VCR.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
5R44AG013774-03
Application #
6372069
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-D (02))
Program Officer
Stahl, Sidney M
Project Start
1997-05-01
Project End
2003-04-30
Budget Start
2001-05-15
Budget End
2003-04-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2001
Total Cost
$379,320
Indirect Cost
Name
Oregon Center for Applied Science, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
783579782
City
Eugene
State
OR
Country
United States
Zip Code
97401