We are interested in the experiences of older persons and their caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to learn about how the pandemic has affected older persons and the people who help them. This study is a chance to tell the story about how the pandemic affects life. These stories will help other older persons, caregivers, and professionals learn how to address challenges in the future.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
• Approximately 60-90 minutes of time to complete a confidential interview and a brief survey with a researcher over the phone or zoom.
• A $25 Target gift card for participating
AM I ELIGIBLE?
If you can answer yes to the following questions, you may be eligible for the study.
If you are an older person who has received help from a caregiver (family member, neighbor, friend, etc.):
Are you 65 years of age or older?
Can you nominate one person who helps you?
Can you talk by phone or Zoom?
Are you able to understand and speak English?
If you are caring for, or helping to care for, an older person:
Are you over 18 years old?
Can you share the name of the person you help?
Can you talk by phone or Zoom?
Are you able to understand and speak English?
Caregivers must be family or informal caregivers, not paid help. Older persons and caregivers will be interviewed separately, not together.
CONTACT US
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, 2450 48th Street, Suite 2600,Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916-416-5759
Email: tkilaberia@ucdavis.edu
ABOUT THE RESEARCHER
Tina Kilaberia, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral scholar at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at the University of California Davis Health. Tina has over ten years of experience in social work and gerontology, including living in a retirement community as part of her educational experience.