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Self-Cueing Study

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Study Investigator:Dr. Arlene Astell
Site:
  1. Participate from home
  2. Toronto Rehab Institute-University Health Network
Area of Focus: Mild or moderate dementia | Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) | Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) | Mild cognitive impairment | Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) | Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) | Vascular dementia
Minimum Participant Age: 60+ | 65+ | 70+ | 75+ | 80+

Full study title: Exploring the Potential to Boost Self-Cueing by People Living with Dementia to Support Maintenance of Daily Activities: Part I

What is the study about?

This study looks at how older people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) complete everyday activities in the home. Older adults with dementia or MCI may experience difficulties with completing household tasks, such as making a cup of coffee or folding laundry. To help us understand these difficulties, we also want to see how older adults with cognitive impairment complete three household tasks.  This should take one session which will be video recorded.

Eligibility - Who can participate?

  • Older adults between the ages of 60-85
  • Individuals living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Time requirement

  • Complete two 1-1.5-hour sessions with the researchers to complete three household tasks: one session will take place at home and one at the Toronto Rehab Institute
  • Complete three questionnaires (one for memory and two for quality of life) and a demographic survey
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The listing of a study on the TDRA’s Research Studies Portal is for informational purposes only. The safety, efficacy or scientific validity of the studies listed here have not been evaluated by The Alzheimer Society of Toronto (AST) or the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance (TDRA). The TDRA is an academic coalition among the University of Toronto and Baycrest, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the University Health Network. The information collected will be kept and guarded by TDRA. Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Before you participate in a study, you should make sure you understand the risks and potential benefits and discuss all options with your health care provider(s).