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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, 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 Sarah Hubner at shubner@unomaha.edu or (402) 554-2951.

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 Sarah Hubner at shubner@unomaha.edu or (402) 554-2951.

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