DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: A MULTIMEDIA GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS

Oregon Center For Applied Science, Inc., Eugene OR

Investigators

Abstract

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 APPLICATION: 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.