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Technology and Aging Research Study

  1. UNO
  2. CPACS
  3. Department of Gerontology
  4. Technology and Aging Research Study

For many aging adults and their caregivers, remaining in their community, living independently and maintaining quality of life are important goals.

General Information

Our team focuses on technology use in the lives and older adults and caregivers. Technology can improve the quality of people’s lives. Our goal is to make it easier for people to live at home for longer and to care for their loved ones better.

Through our research studies, we are working to learn how people use technology in their lives and what technology they may need.

Seeking Study Participants

The CAPACITY Lab at the Gerontology Department at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, is seeking participants for two research studies, detailed below.

For more information about these research studies, see below.

For additional information, questions, or concerns, please contact:

UNO CAPACITY Lab

Email: UNOCapacity@unomaha.edu

Phone: 402.554.2951


Contact Us

If you are interested in learning more about our studies or future research, please complete this form or contact us directly at the email or phone number above.


Research Study

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IRB # 675-19-EP

The research study comprises two main components, with an online at-home portion spanning approximately seven hours over four days (online) and an in-person visit lasting around two hours and 30 minutes at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).

Participants may receive compensation for their involvement, and complimentary parking is available, conveniently located a short walk from the experiment site.

The study involves a variety of activities, including online questionnaires and interviews, computer tasks, saliva collection for hormone analyses, a blood draw, and brain imaging.

To be eligible for participation, individuals must be adults aged between 19 and 90 years, possess a comprehension of written and spoken English, have the mobility to travel to UNMC for the in-person session, and have completed a minimum of two years of high school or higher. However, certain exclusionary criteria are in place, such as the presence of neurological or psychiatric diseases, drug abuse history, use of specific medications (antidepressants, cortisone/prednisone, or hormone replacement therapy), difficulties in vision, hearing, cognition, or motor skills, current pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the presence of metal implants in the body.

This comprehensive research design aims to collect diverse data through various methods to gain insights into factors that may influence individuals' health and well-being across a broad age range, emphasizing the importance of meeting specific eligibility criteria to ensure the validity and relevance of the study findings. Participants are encouraged to consider their eligibility status and potential contributions to scientific knowledge when deciding to take part in this research endeavor.

For More Information Contact, Janelle Beadle, Ph.D. at:

Phone: 402.554.5961

Email: ABELabUNO@gmail.com

Download Flier for Study IRB # 675-19-EP


Technology and Dementia Research Study

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TITLE: Assistive and Interactive Technology to Enhance Quality of Life and Independence for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers

IRB#: 497-20-EP

The purpose of this research study is to learn about technology in the lives of persons with dementia (PWD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and their caregivers. We want to understand what technology they know about, what they prefer, and how they use technology to improve their lives.

Participants will be asked to complete a survey lasting approximately 1 hour, regarding their background, current and future ability to do tasks, technology use and preferences, overall satisfaction with life, and caregiving responsibilities (if applicable). Participants should be PWD/MCI aged 65+ living independently in the community OR caregivers aged 19+ who care for or assist a PWD/MCI aged 65+. All participants should be fluent English speakers.

If you are a PWD/MCI or a caregiver of a PWD/MCI, and you want to help us learn more about technology and dementia, please contact us, or click on the following link to find out if you are eligible and to complete the survey: https://tinyurl.com/TechDementiaUNO

Technology and Caregiving Research Study

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TITLE: Enhancing Senior Living, Quality of Life and Independence through Utilizing Assistive and Interactive Technology

IRB #115-20-EP

The purpose of this research study is to learn about technology in adults’ and caregivers’ everyday lives. We want to understand what technology they know about, what they prefer, and how they use technology to improve their lives.

Participants will be asked to complete a survey lasting approximately 1 hour, regarding their background, current and future ability to do tasks, technology use and preferences, overall satisfaction with life, and caregiving responsibilities (if applicable). Participants should be caregivers aged 19+ who care for or assist another person aged 19+. All participants should be fluent English speakers.

If you are interested in the study and want to help us learn more about technology and aging, please contact us, or click on the following link to find out if you are eligible and to complete the survey: https://tinyurl.com/technologyUNO

Contact Information

For additional information, questions, or concerns, please contact:

UNO CAPACITY Lab

Email: UNOCapacity@unomaha.edu

Phone: 402.554.2951

If you are interested in learning more about our studies or future research, please complete this form or contact us directly at the email or phone number above.

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  • Looking for older caregivers for a research study.
  • Seeking caregivers for research studies on technology use.

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