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ABOUT ASU SOLAR
The Arizona State University Study of Living Arrangements (ASU SoLAr) explores how living arrangements influence lifestyle behaviors, health and technology use as people age. We focus on how living situations may influence lifestyles, health, and wellbeing as well as how service and support needs that can be met with technology.
WHO CAN JOIN?
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Adults 50 years and older
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Slipping memory, memory lapses or other cognitive difficulties noticed by yourself or someone who knows you, OR being told to have mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, or dementia
STUDY DURATION
The SoLAr study an ongoing research study. People who enroll in the study are invited to complete surveys each year
Participants can earn up to $100 for their first year, which will increase every year after.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
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Take the online screener – Answer a few quick questions online to see if you can join the study.
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Meet with the research team – If you qualify, you’ll have a short video call with a team member to go over the consent form and confirm who you are.
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Complete your first survey – After you give consent, you’ll fill out your first survey. You can do this online, by mail, or over the phone.
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Optional activity watch – You may be asked if you’d like to join an optional part of the study that involves wearing an activity watch to track your movement and sleep.
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Take a yearly survey – Once a year, you’ll complete another survey to help the research team track changes over time.