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Help Improve Air Travel for People Living with Dementia
Professor Michael Mulvey | Professor Linda Garcia
University of Ottawa
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About: This study examines the experiences of people living with dementia and their travel companions. The goal is to identify challenges and develop solutions that make airports and airlines more accessible and inclusive
Who: They are looking for people living with dementia who have travelled by air, and Care partners or companions who have supported someone living with dementia during air travel
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Virtual Physical Activity Seated Exercise (V-PASE)
Asefeh Memarian, SLP, PhD Candidate
Bruyère Health Research Institute
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About: This study aims to assess changes in balance, mobility, quality of life, fatigue, and heart health after completing the program.
Who: They are looking for people who have experienced a stroke more than 6-months ago, who are having issues with walking and standing due to stroke, are using a walking aid, and can stand up from a chair.
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Optimizing the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees in Canada
Wayne Corneil, PhD
University of Ottawa
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About: This study aims to enhance the quality of life and optimize the wellbeing of solo retirees
Who: They are looking for retirees (or are soon to be retired) and solo (someone who has never married/partnered, is separated, divorced, or widowed, or is currently living apart from a partner and has retired or is nearing retirement.)
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Hearing and the Brain
Nayna Kirubakar, M.Cog.Sc.
University of Ottawa
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About: This study aims to understand how different causes of hearing loss may impact brain structure and function.
Who: They are looking for individuals aged 30-65 years who have received platinum (“platin”) or taxane-based chemotherapy, and individuals 60+ years with either normal hearing or age-related hearing loss
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Pain in the Brain
Sarah Fraser, PhD
University of Ottawa
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About: This study looks at how pain affects a person’s attention while walking and ‘multitasking with a cell phone’ study that is examining the distraction that a cell phone poses when walking and talking.
Who: They are looking for older adults (60 years and above).
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Lived Experience of Older People at the Midpoint of the Decade
International Federation on Aging
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About: This study looks to understand their lived experiences as an older person, including their thoughts and beliefs surrounding their age, their perceived role in society, perspectives on the environments in which they live and their access to health and social services.
Who: They are looking for older adults (60 years and above).
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Cognitive and Brain Health
Sarah Fraser, PhD
University of Ottawa
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About: This study looks at possible neural markers of subjective cognitive decline (when you feel that something has changed (i.e., memory) and you are concerned). They are still recruiting for the SYNERGIC2 trial that provides non-pharmacological interventions virtually to improve brain health in people with mild cognitive impairment.
Who: They are looking for older adults (60 years and above).
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Experiences in the Healthcare System
Sarah Fraser, PhD
University of Ottawa
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About: This study looks to capture older adults’ experiences in the health system.
Who: They are looking for older adults (60 years and above), francophone minority, people with dementia and their caregivers, and people with low vision.
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Meaning of Aging
Martine Legacé, PhD
University of Ottawa | Saint-Paul University
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About: The study aims to explore the meaning attributed to aging and old age as well as the place of older adults in our society. This study is being conducted entirely independently by the principal investigator, Martine Lagacé, a master’s candidate in Public Ethics at St-Paul University. Your participation will involve a single interview, either in person or online (according to your preference), lasting approximately 45 minutes. | | | | |
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Disaster Messaging and Resilience Among Older Adults
Alexandra Maharaj | Principal Investigator
University of Ottawa
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About: This study looks at how media can support disaster resilience among older adults.
Who: They are looking for older adults (65 years and above) and journalists.
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Bone & Brain Health - Post-Menopause
Vanessa Cunha | Principal Investigator
University of Ottawa
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About: The Neuropsychology Laboratory at the University of Ottawa is seeking participants to take part in an in-person study on post-menopause, memory, executive functioning, and bone health. They are seeking females ages 50-70, at least 2 years since their last menstrual cycle, fluent in English, with normal or corrected vision, and a BMI between 25-40 kg/m2. In this study, you will provide blood samples, physiological measurements, complete a series of memory and executive functioning tests, and complete questionnaires assessing your physical health, mood, and diet. Compensation is available for participants of the research. | | | | |
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OC Transpo Accessibility Plan Consultations
City of Ottawa | Transportation
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About: The OC Transpo Accessibility Plan is a three-year plan, required under the Accessible Canada Act, that outlines how we will reduce barriers for people with disabilities in our transit programs, services, and facilities. The plan is updated in consultation with the disability community and evolves as feedback, new practices, and standards emerge. | | | | |
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