IDEO Design Research Opportunities

A better diagnosis process for memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or dementia

Written by IDEO | Sep 21, 2023 1:44:23 PM

Global design company IDEO, is working with Together Senior Health, Inc. and researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to understand the diagnosis journey of people living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia. 


Our goal is to understand the needs of people getting a diagnosis and their care partners, including family, friends, and health professionals. We want to design a better diagnosis process that addresses concerns and helps people feel supported. 

We are currently looking to speak with US-based:
- undiagnosed individuals who might have memory loss
- individuals living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia and their care partners who are open to sharing their experience with us
- healthcare providers who screen and diagnose individuals with memory loss.

Click on the links below to learn more about and to apply to participate. 

Opportunity 1: Undiagnosed individuals 

  • Who: Undiagnosed individuals who suspect they may have cognitive decline and/or memory
    loss due to Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias
  • What: 90 minute remote interview
  • When: to be scheduled between Tuesday October 3 - Friday October 13, 2023
  • Where: Remote interview via Zoom 
  • Compensation:  $180 for 90 minutes
    APPLY TO PARTICIPATE >

 

Opportunity 2: Care partners and individuals

  • Who: 1. Care partners who provide care for an individual living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia OR 2. Care partners and diagnosed individuals living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia. 
  • What: 90 minute remote interview
  • When: to be scheduled between Tuesday October 3 - Friday October 13, 2023
  • Where: Remote interview via Zoom 
  • Compensation:  $180 for 90 minutes per person
    APPLY TO PARTICIPATE >


Opportunity 3: Healthcare providers 

  • Who: Healthcare providers who screen and diagnose individuals with memory loss.
    What:
     60 minute remote interview
  • When: to be scheduled between Tuesday October 3 - Friday October 13, 2023
  • Where:  Remote interview via Zoom or Google Meet 
  • Compensation: *within industry standard rates
    APPLY TO PARTICIPATE >

Not the right fit for you but you know someone who is? We're offering a $50 referral bonus if you recommend someone that participates in the research.

The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.


Note: Application responses are confidential and used to determine eligibility for research participation. There is no compensation for filling out the application and no guarantee you will be selected to participate.