Research and Development
Photozig, Inc. is creating new concepts, developing, and researching new applications for digital videos, online media, and mobile apps.
Photozig is located in Sillicon Valley, a landmark for development and innovation. Photozig, Inc. is well positioned for extraordinary opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research with universities and research groups. We are particularly interested in the application of technology to support healthcare applications.
We collaborate with centers of excellence as Stanford University, UC Davis, UCLA, University of Illinois at Chicago and others.
Featured Research
Novel Healthcare Applications
Webnovela Mirela
Latino Dementia CaregivingThe goal of this research project is to study resources for Latino dementia caregivers (in Spanish language), evaluate cultural aspects and media channels for disseminating information, and develop new materials for coping with caregiving that are culturally tailored for the target population.
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Caring Light and Virtual Patient
Caregiving Coping and Behavior ResponseWe investigated two interventions based on self-paced mobile app programs that teach skills to caregivers of people with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia, leading to the development of the Caring Light App (coping skills + mindfulness exercises) and Caring Response (understand and respond to difficult behaviors). Both mobile apps are available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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Studies Overview:
iCare for Dementia Familty Caregivers
Investigation of an online program to support caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's in collaboration with Stanford University and the Alzheimer's Association, and funded by the National Institute on Aging.
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CWC Chinese Dementia Caregiving
Collaboration with Stanford University on research related to techniques for coping with the responsibilities and emotions of caring for an older adult relative with dementia.
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Reminiscence for Alzheimer Patients
Research on a new intervention called Therapeutic Old Memories to enhance the well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease.
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Personal Digital Memories
Study on supporting individuals with cognitive disabilities with a computer program to store personal memories and improve their performance in learning, memorizing and social interaction.
Technology for Alzheimer's Care
Investigation of the application of technology for Alzheimer's care, skills training, and caregiving.
Key Partners
Stanford University is one of the world's leading teaching and research universities, dedicated to finding solutions to big challenges and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world.
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research; working on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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NASA Research Park (NRP) at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley is a world-class shared-use R&D and education campus for industry, academia, non-profits, and government.
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Featured Publications by Research Team
Webnovela Mirela Randomized Clinical Trial
Kajiyama, B., Thompson, L. W., Fernandez, G., Carter, E. A., Humber, M. B., & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (2018). Enhancing Psychoeducation to Cope with Dementia Caregiving, Reduce Depressive Symptoms, and Alleviate Stress with an Online Video Program: a Randomized Clinical Trial. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 14(7), 1323.
Webnovela for Hispanic dementia caregivers
Kajiyama, B., Fernandez, G., Carter, E. A., Humber, M. B., & Thompson, L. W. (2017). Helping Hispanic Dementia Caregivers Cope with Stress Using Technology-Based Resources. Clinical Gerontologist, 1-8.
Conceptual Framework for Caregiving Research
Gallagher-Thompson, D., Choryan Bilbrey, A., Apesoa-Varano, E. C., Ghatak, R., Kim, K. K., & Cothran, F. (2020). Conceptual Framework to Guide Intervention Research Across the Trajectory of Dementia Caregiving. The Gerontologist, 60(Supplement_1), S29-S40.
iCare online program for reducing caregiver distress
Kajiyama, B., Thompson, L. W., Eto-Iwase, T., Yamashita, M., Di Mario, J., Marian Tzuang, Y., & Gallagher-Thompson, D. (2013). Exploring the effectiveness of an internet-based program for reducing caregiver distress using the iCare Stress Management e-Training Program. Aging & mental health, 17(5), 544-554.
DVD program to reduce stress in Chinese American dementia caregivers
Gallagher-Thompson, D., Wang, P-C., Liu, W., Cheung, V., Peng, R., China, D., & Thompson, L. W. (2010). Effectiveness of a psychoeducational skill training DVD program to reduce stress in Chinese American dementia caregivers. Aging and Mental Health, 14(3), 263-273.
Fotonovela for Reducing Depression and Stress in Latino Dementia Family Caregivers
Gallagher-Thompson, D., Tzuang, M., Hinton, L., Alvarez, P., Rengifo, J., Valverde, I., ... & Thompson, L. W. (2015). Effectiveness of a fotonovela for reducing depression and stress in Latino dementia family caregivers.Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 29(2), 146-153.
Reminiscence Video for Dementia Patients
Kajiyama, B., Dib, L., Tymchuk, A., Boxer, A., Kixmiller, J., & Olinsky, C. (2007). Improving the Quality of Life for Caregivers and Care Recipients with Personalized Video Channels. Clinical Gerontologist 31(1), 95-100.
Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health (REACH)
Gallagher-Thompson, D., Coon, D., Solano, N. , Ambler, C., Rabinowitz, Y., & Thompson, L. (2003). Change in Indices of Distress Among Latino and Anglo Female Caregivers of Elderly Relatives With Dementia: Site-Specific Results From the REACH National Collaborative Study. The Gerontologist, 43(4), 580–591.
REACH II
REACH II Investigators (alphabetical order: Belle, S.H., Burgio, L., Burns, R., Coon, D., Czaja, S., Gallagher-Thompson, D., Gitlin, L., Klinger, J., Koepke, K. M., Lee, C. C., Martindale-Adams, J., Nichols, L., Schulz, R., Stahl, S., Stevens, A., Winter, L. & Zhang, S.) (2006). Enhancing the quality of life of dementia caregivers from different ethnic or racial groups: A randomized, controlled trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 145, 727-738.