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Alzheimer's conversation project

Dr. Devin Casenhiser and Dr. Eun Jin Paek from the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center are conducting a study named Conversations with Alzheimer’s Patients.

The purpose of the study is to investigate topics and patterns of conversations between individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers. 

In this study, caregivers will complete an online demographic questionnaire about a family member who has been diagnosed with ADRD. The questionnaire asks for information about the patient’s symptoms, daily routines, and typical topics of conversation.  Caregivers will create and upload an audio recording of two conversations per day during typical daily routines over the course of three or four days (for a total of 6 recordings). 

The participation in this study will take place over three to four days and last no more than a total of 7 hours and 15 minutes including recording of conversations. The participants will receive a $20 electronic gift card for Target upon completion of the study.

To participate in this online study, you should meet the following criteria:

Both the patient and caregiver speak English.
The patient is diagnosed with dementia and/or Alzheimer's disease.
The patient lives at home with their family or other caregivers.
Either patient or caregiver has a smart phone or other devices that can be used to record your voice and have an internet connection at home.
The caregiver is a legally authorized representative of the patient.
The caregiver is at least 18 years old.
The patient doe NOT have a history of other neurological disorders such as stroke or traumatic brain injury.
The patient does NOT have a history of developmental disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome.
The patient does NOT have a history of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.

If you would like to participate in the study and see if you meet the eligibility criteria, please answer the question below.

If you have any questions about this page or the research study, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Casenhiser (865-974-1808 or dcasenhi@uthsc.edu), or Dr. Paek (865-974-5277 or epaek@uthsc.edu). We would be happy to answer your questions.

Screening questions to determine your eligibility for participation in the study

Which of the following applies to you and your loved one with dementia? Please check in the boxes that apply to you and your loved one with dementia. If you are eligible to participate in the study, you will be directed to further information about the study and informed consent statement.

Both the patient and caregiver can speak English.

The patient is diagnosed with dementia and/ or Alzheimer's disease.

The patient lives at home with their family or other caregivers.

Either patient or caregiver has a smart phone or other devices that can be used to record your voice and have an internet connection at home

The caregiver is a legally authorized representative of the patient.

The caregiver is at least 18 years old.

The patient does NOT have a history of other neurological disorders such as stroke or traumatic brain injury.

The patient does NOT have a history of developmental disorders such as Asperger’s syndrome.

The patient does NOT have a history of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.