SHARP (Sharing History through Active Reminiscence & Photo-imagery) Study

Lead:

Raina Croff, PhD. OHSU

SHARP is a neighborhood walking program to increase social and physical activity. The study’s community giveback was an online resource and workshops about healthy aging in the Black community. Walking routes with historical images to prompt conversation are available on the website. An oral history digital archive of SHARP participants’ memories, stories, and reflections about Black life in Portland will be made available soon.

Tele-Stella, Tele-Savvy, Tele-Star Caregiver Support Studies

Lead:

Allison Lindauer, PhD, OHSU

The Tele-STELLA (Support via TEchnology: Living and Learning with Advancing ADRD) and other tele-study interventions address the need for a personalized approach to assist families in managing the behavioral symptoms of dementia. Tele-studies use videoconferencing to connect experienced guides (e.g., nurses) with CPs. The real-time educational intervention is for families caring for those in moderate to late-stage dementia. 

Mindfulness in the African American Community

Lead:

Jeffrey Proulx, PhD. OHSU

Older Black adults engaged in X weekly mindfulness-based stress reduction and discussed ways that mindfulness classes could better reflect African American culture.

Designing Faith-Based Home Activities for African American Older Adults with Dementia

Lead:

Fayron Epps, PhD, Georgia State University

Participation in religious activities provides meaningful connections and enhances spiritual connectedness and quality of life for many African American older adults. This project will benefit the African American community by building awareness about dementia and support families affected by dementia.