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MENTAL HEALTH & OLDER ADULTS: AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Award Information
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Branch: National Institutes of Health
Contract: N/A
Agency Tracking Number: 2R44MH060042-02
Amount: $0.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N/A
Solicitation Number: N/A
Timeline
Solicitation Year: N/A
Award Year: 2001
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): N/A
Award End Date (Contract End Date): N/A
Small Business Information
4455 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, STE B-2
WASHINGTON, DC 20008
United States
DUNS: N/A
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 H WATTS
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Business Contact
Phone: (202) 537-0818
Email: OFFICE@STATEART.COM
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

DESCRIPTION: The proposed project is a health promotion series to support older
adults and their caregivers by providing needed information on maintaining good
mental health through the aging process, specifically about the diseases of
depression, substance abuse, and dementia, treatment options, and caregiver
interventions. In Phase I, the creative plans for the materials were developed
and researched for effectiveness. Phase II products will include; three
videotapes and accompanying print booklets, two sets for a general audience of
older adults 65 and older and their caregivers and one set specifically
targeted toward caregivers, and an Internet module. Production of the Phase II
products will incorporate Phase I findings into the production of three
broadcast quality videotapes, design and printing of the three booklets, and
the development of a prototype interactive Internet module. Before completion,
these materials will be reviewed by the Board of Advisors and focus group
tested with target audiences and health professionals to ensure that each
product meets the informational as well as the supportive needs of older adults
and their caregivers. The video, print, and website materials will then be
quantitatively tested with older adults and their caregivers to measure
effectiveness and impact on overall health education and support.
PROPOSED COMMERCIAL APPLICATION:
The complete educational packages will be marketed to older adults and their caregivers
through physicians, mental health professionals, caregivers and organizations that serve
older adults. State of the Art, Inc., has successfully marketed several other video/print
packages through similar distribution channels and already has contacts and established
relationships to assist in marketing.

* Information listed above is at the time of submission. *

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