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Research Projects

Project Description:

This study examines whether dementia caregivers’ thoughts and feelings relate to their experiences of stress in everyday life. The project will also measure cardiovascular activity, and biological and behavioral risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Lead Researchers:

Rachel Koffer, PhD & Hannah Giasson, PhD


Project Description:

80% of COVID-19 survivor reported ≥1 lingering symptom beyond 4 weeks post-infection, characterizing a syndrome called the long-COVID. Although primarily a respiratory disease, long-COVID has multiple impacts on other bodily systems, including “brain fog”, i.e.

Lead Researcher:

Ted Ng, PhD


Project Description:

The ACT Trial is recruiting individuals 65 years and older with suspected or confirmed Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), to explore how exercise and cognitive activities impact the symptoms and progression of MCI over an 18-month period.

Lead Researcher:

Dr. Fang Yu


Project Description:

The Finding Ease in Caregiving Project is a free, tailored improvisation skills program for individuals who are caregivers experiencing stress & caring for adults with chronic conditions.

Lead Researcher:

Robert Kaplan & Aaron Guest, PhD


Project Description:

Funded by the US Administration for Community Living, this project extends Arizona’s Dementia Capable System in Arizona by providing professional and community educational workshops, care consultation and case management, and evidence-based programs for three key groups of people livi

Lead Researcher:

David W. Coon, PhD


Project Description:

Understanding how health care systems can support people with dementia and complex needs, and the unpaid caregivers who help them, is an important task for health researchers and health policymakers.

Lead Researcher:

Allie Peckham, PhD


Project Description:

Social relationships are important to family/informal caregiver health. Maintaining relationships can be difficult for caregivers and lead to increased social isolation.

Lead Researcher:

Janet S. Pohl, PhD & David Coon, PhD