Self-Cueing Study

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 want to see how older adults with cognitive impairment complete three household tasks: (1) making a hot drink; (2) folding laundry; and (3) making a bed.

Eligibility - Who can participate?

Older adults with dementia or MCI.

All participants must:

  • Be age 60-85

  • Be fluent in English

  • Complete a memory test

  • Have no physical or sensory impairments

  • Agree to be recorded (video and audio) as part of the study

TDRA site

One session will take place at home and the other session will take place at:

Toronto Rehab Institute (TRI), University Health Network

550 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 2A2

Participants attend the ‘Home Lab’ for sessions.

Time requirement

  • Complete two 1-1.5-hour sessions with the researchers to complete three household tasks.

  • Complete three questionnaires (one for memory and two for quality of life) and a demographic survey.

See our flyer to learn more
Get in touch about this study

UHN study investigator

Dr. Arlene Astell, PhD, C. Psychol, arlene.astell@utoronto.ca

 

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