SpiritCares Project

SpiritCares Project
Internet-Based Research Study

The SpiritCares project is a research study examining the demands and potential rewards of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease. Your participation in the study may help researchers learn how people cope with the challenges of caregiving.

Researchers are looking for persons who meet all of the following criteria:

• Are currently caring for someone with a physician’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias
• Are primarily responsible for their relative’s well-being
• Are caring for someone who does not live in a nursing home or assisted living facility
• Are fluent in English


If you are interested in participating in this internet-based research project, please click on the link below and type in Survey #10847 (no password needed) or cut and paste the following URL address: https://www.psychdata.com/surveys.asp?SID=10847


If you have questions or concerns before deciding to participate, please call Dr. Anne Edwards at Purdue University Calumet, (219)989-2863, or email her at This study was approved by the institutional review board at Purdue University on November 23, 2005 (protocol #0509003039).