The MObile AssessMENT of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Amnestic MCI and AD (MOMENT) Study
The MObile AssessMENT of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Amnestic MCI and AD (MOMENT) Study
The purpose of this research study is to learn whether it is possible and useful for
 caregivers to report behavioral or psychological symptoms of people with mild memory problems
 or Alzheimer's disease through a smartphone mobile application. The investigators believe
 that monitoring these symptoms and having a tool, like a mobile application, can provide
 quicker accessibility to the patient's clinical care team, which could improve care for
 patients and caregivers.

 These types of symptoms found in patients with mild memory problems or Alzheimer's disease
 are any type of psychiatric symptoms or abnormal behaviors one might develop as the result of
 these brain illnesses. Examples of psychological and behavioral symptoms are depression,
 anxiety, insomnia, irritability, agitation, and hallucinations. These symptoms differ from
 regular psychiatric symptoms, because they are caused by mild memory problems or Alzheimer's
 disease (AD). These symptoms can cause a lot of distress for patients and caregivers, and can
 lead to greater use of healthcare services.
As a part of this research study the patient and caregiver will undergo randomization, "like
 flipping a coin", to assign the patient and caregiver to one of two research study groups.
 The patient and the partnered caregiver will join the same group. The group will either
 receive: 1) three in-person assessments on symptoms and behaviors that the patient may
 experience and a mobile application that will send surveys to the caregiver in order to rate
 the presence, severity and stress caused by these symptoms and behaviors; or 2) three
 in-person assessments on symptoms and behaviors that the patient may experience and no mobile
 application. The outcomes of these surveys and assessments will then be shared with the
 patient's clinical team.

 If the caregiver is assigned to the group that receives the mobile application they will
 receive the surveys either weekly or monthly. After each month of completing the surveys, the
 frequency will change. Depending on feedback from the first 10 participants, the
 investigators may modify the survey rate to happen more than weekly.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  The patient:

 -  Has Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI), is a
 Healthy Aging Brain Center, Eskenazi Health patient

 -  Community dwelling

 -  Has a legally authorized representative when they lack capacity to consent

 -  The caregiver:

 -  18 or older

 -  No visual impairment

 -  Community dwelling

 -  Reports seeing patient most days of the week

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  The patient:

 -  History of mental illness (Schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar)

 -  Participating in another study

 -  The potential participant with a diagnosis of either aMCI or AD communicates
 observable dissent.

 -  The caregiver:

 -  History of mental illness (Schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar)

 -  Participating in another study