This is a design, development, and validation of a multifaceted entrance screening instrument and process for prospective residents of continuing care retirement communities.
Status: Complete
These instruments are intended to detect the social benefits associated with usage of interactive media by older adults. Instrument development, testing, and validation by Barbara Resnick of the University of Maryland, Baltimore
Status: Complete
This is centered on the validation of an accelerometer (the StepWatch) among older adults with varying types and degrees of functional disabilities. Collaboration between CYMA, faculty at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and members of the Erickson Foundation’s Research and Development Team.
Status: Complete
This study field tested three methodologies for detecting subtle cognitive decline among older individuals living independently at home. Orchestrated by Memory Disorders Program of The Georgetown University School of Medicine, with funding through the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center network.
Status: Active
