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The Helping Older People Engage (HOPE) Project

AmeriCorps SeniorsAre you 60 years of age or older? Do you sometimes feel isolated or left out or that you lack companionship? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn about ways to increase social connectedness and improve well-being. Participation could last up to 12 months. Compensation provided.

Learn more about the Helping Older People Engage (HOPE) Project

Healthy Aging Research Program: Engage Coaching Project

hands heart photoAre you 50 years of age or older? Do you sometimes feel stressed because you are caring for a family member with dementia? Do you also sometimes feel isolated or left out or that you lack companionship? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn about ways to increase social connectedness and improve well-being for individuals who are caring for a family member with dementia. Participation could last up to 6 months. Compensation provided.

Learn more about the Engage Coaching Project

Healthy Aging Research Program: Connection for Latinos

English thumbAre you Hispanic or Latino? Are you 50 years of age or older? Do you sometimes feel stressed because you are caring for a family member with dementia? Do you sometimes feel isolated, left out, or that you lack companionship? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn how to help individuals who are caring for a family member with dementia improve their social relationships and supports. Participation involves a remote interview via Zoom. Compensation provided.

Learn more about the Connection for Latinos Project (English)

Healthy Aging Research Program: Conexión para Latinos

spanish thumb¿Es Hispano o Latino? ¿Tiene 50 años de edad o más? ¿A veces se siente estresado porque está cuidando a un familiar con demencia? ¿A veces se siente aislado, excluido o que le falta compañía? Si es así, es posible que pueda participar en un estudio de investigación para aprender cómo ayudar a las personas que cuidan a un miembro de la familia con demencia a mejorar sus relaciones sociales y apoyos. Participación involucra una entrevista remota a través de Zoom. Compensación proporcionada.

Obtenga más información sobre el Proyecto Conexión para Latinos (Español)

The Social Connection Coaching Project

hands heart photoThe Social Connection Coaching Project is a clinical trial funded by the National Institute of Mental Health. The purpose of this study is to test whether an individual coaching program helps adults age 60 and older who live in senior living communities feel more connected to other people in ways that matter to them.

Learn more about The Social Connection Coaching Project