Personalized resource connection for rural caregivers of people with Alzheimer's and related dementias
A Novel, Personalized Innovation to Reduce Health Disparities for Rural ADRD Care Partners: CareVirtue Resource Connection.
This project will build a personalized digital tool that helps rural caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias find local resources and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 2 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carevirtue Technologies, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Dover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11112214 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you care for someone with dementia in a rural area, this project is creating an easy-to-use digital service that learns your needs and shows resources available near you. The team co-designed a prototype with rural caregivers and built a Resource Connection that stores personalized resources in a digital library for quick access. In Phase II they will adapt the prototype so Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) providers can use it and will test whether the operational version works in real-world settings. The goal is to make it simpler for isolated caregivers to get tailored help based on both their needs and location.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adult (21+) informal caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias who live in rural areas and provide day-to-day care are the primary candidates.
Not a fit: Caregivers who do not live in rural areas, who care for people without ADRD, or who lack any internet or smartphone access may not benefit from this digital intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could reduce caregiver isolation and make it easier to find and use local services and supports.
How similar studies have performed: A Phase I project showed feasibility of the prototype resource connection, but broader implementation and effectiveness in real-world settings remain to be demonstrated.
Where this research is happening
Dover, United States
- Carevirtue Technologies, INC. — Dover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elliott, Christian — Carevirtue Technologies, INC.
- Study coordinator: Elliott, Christian
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.