Research Projects

This program is for People with Parkinson’s disease without memory problems and their caregivers.

In this project we explore caregiver needs during isolating circumstances – such as pandemics, natural disasters, or other situations that restrict daily routines and access to services – through formative interviews and assessments.

Caregivers of older adults who are housebound due to physical limitations, working a full-time job, or who live in rural areas are often underserved and understudied groups impacted by caregiver burden and stress.

Public awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) has grown through media coverage, information campaigns, and personal experience with individuals diagnosed with ADRD.

The influence of COVID-19 on daily life has been felt by all, but individuals with underlying medical conditions and older adults are at particularly high risk for negative outcomes and have been encouraged to maintain social distance.