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Robot-based Information and Support to Enhance Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (RISE)

Award Number: R21AG087192
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/15/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2027

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Robot-based Information and Support to Enhance Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (RISE) - Project Summary/Abstract The burden of caring for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (PwADRD) often falls on unpaid caregivers, usually family members or friends. The mental, emotional, and physical stress associated with such caregiving can lead to adverse health outcomes for the caregivers themselves. Recognizing this, our project aims to develop and evaluate the Robot Interaction Scale of Engagement (RISE) system, a novel tool designed to support these caregivers. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, the social robot, Pepper, and the (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregivers Health) REACH Community and REACH VA content, the RISE system aims to provide caregivers with essential information on effective care strategies, self-care and coping, and stress management techniques. The goal is to enhance caregivers’ ability to provide care and improve their well-being. The specific objectives of the project are to: (1) tailor an AI-driven social robot to engage caregivers, (2) evaluate user acceptance of the RISE system and the caregivers' attitudes toward it, and (3) assess the accuracy and quality of the RISE system's interactions with caregivers. A pilot study is proposed to meet these objectives, involving 30 caregivers at the O'Connor Senior Center in Knoxville, an institution with a diverse visitor demographic. Participants will engage in full RISE sessions, interacting with the robot. Based on their needs and preferences, participants will select knowledge modules, consisting of a presentation, question and answer session, and knowledge quiz on behavioral topics such as bathing, wandering, or self-care and coping topics such as asking for health, followed by their choice of stress management activity guided by the robot. The sessions will then be evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess user acceptance and the system's accuracy. The findings from this pilot study will contribute valuable insights into the use of AI and robotics in the caregiving context. This knowledge will inform the development of an optimized version of the RISE system and will serve as a solid foundation for a larger, more comprehensive study in the future.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2024	UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE	201 ANDY HOLT TOWER	KNOXVILLE	TN	37996	KNOX	USA	Aging Research	000	1	5/20/2026	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE	201 ANDY HOLT TOWER	KNOXVILLE	TN	37996	KNOX	USA	Aging Research	000	1	4/4/2025	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $401,090 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE	201 ANDY HOLT TOWER	KNOXVILLE	TN	37996	KNOX	USA	Aging Research	000	1	8/14/2024	NEW	$401,090
														Subtotal = $401,090

Grand Total All Awards = $401,090

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Robot-based Information and Support to Enhance Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (RISE)

Award Number: R21AG087192

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/15/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/31/2027

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