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Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant

Health-eBrain Study: Addressing Mood and Cognitive Functioning in Dementia Caregivers

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Principal Investigator

Corinna Lathan, PhD, PE

AnthroTronix, Inc

Silver Spring, MD, USA

About the Research Project

Program

Alzheimer's Disease Research

Award Type

Other

Award Amount

$450,000

Active Dates

April 15, 2016 - July 14, 2017

Grant ID

CA2016602

Co-Principal Investigator(s)

Stacey Kaltman, PhD, AnthroTronix

Goals

The Health-eBrain Study seeks to understand the cognitive functioning of dementia caregivers who are heavily burdened and who are at risk for mood disorders. This virtual longitudinal study is comprised of an intervention Case Management arm and a waitlist control arm. Additionally participants may be selected to participate in a cognitive wellness group where their cognition is solely tracked over time using the DANA Brain Vital app.

Summary

The Health-eBrain Study seeks to understand the cognitive functioning of dementia caregivers who are heavily burdened and who are at risk for mood disorders. This virtual longitudinal study is comprised of an intervention Case Management arm and a waitlist control arm. Additionally participants may be selected to participate in a cognitive wellness group where their cognition is solely tracked over time using the DANA Brain Vital app.