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  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    We are identifying SuperAgers - older adults with memory as good as young adults - in the CLSA and evaluating the relationships between modifiable factors and SuperAger status. The study consists of a two-minute intake survey, followed by a 10-minute scheduled phone call on a later date, where we will conduct a series of memory related tasks.

    Eligibility Criteria

    We will be accepting individuals between the age of 20-45 who speak English 

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    Despite the clinical benefit and favourable safety profile of using focused ultrasound to manage tremor caused by Parkinson’s Disease, there is currently limited gender and cultural diversity among the patients we treat. We will use questionnaires and patient-led discussions to identify factors that prevent (i) women and (ii) a broader range of races and ethnicities from considering focused ultrasound to manage tremor.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease; Must speak English

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    In the past, frailty and dementia were treated as distinct entities; however, it is now recognized that they share a complex relationship. As a result, there is an urgent need for the joint investigation of frailty and dementia. Our survey aims to bring together perspectives from stakeholders worldwide who share an interest in frailty and dementia. We are collecting data over the next several months, via various promotional "waves." Once we reach adequate participation and thematic saturation, we anticipate that data analysis and knowledge dissemination will take approximately six months.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • You are 18 years of age or older.
    • You have an interest in frailty and dementia.
    • This includes researchers, healthcare professionals, policy and decision-makers, older adults, care partners, advocates, and others with relevant interest or experience.
    • You speak English.

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    This study measures how well an online assessment measures brain health on mobile devices. The assessment includes different memory and attention tasks completed on a mobile device or tablet. We are also looking for volunteers for a one-session study to support the development of the desktop version of the Brain Health Assessment.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Are between the ages of 20–35, 50–65, or 80–95
    • Are fluent in English
    • Have no significant concerns about memory, and have no mild cognitive impairment, vascular dementia, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, any cancer treated with chemotherapy, brain tumour, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, or current depression
    • Have access to a mobile/tablet and/or a computer
    • Are comfortable using a mobile/tablet and/or a computer and have internet access
    • Have not completed Cogniciti’s Brain Health Assessment in the past 6 months

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    This study evaluates an at-home, digital cognitive screening tool for older adults experiencing memory changes across the dementia continuum. Participants will complete a brief series of engaging, online brain games and surveys to determine the tool's accuracy compared to traditional clinical assessments. The goal of this study is to provide accessible, patient-friendly monitoring of brain health that reduces the need for clinic travel and lowers barriers to early detection of dementia.

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you:

    Are 50 years of age or older

    Either have healthy cognition or are experiencing noticeable memory or thinking changes (Subjective Cognitive Decline), or have a clinical diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or dementia.

    Have access to a computer, laptop, or tablet with a reliable internet connection.

    Are able to provide informed consent, or have a legally authorized Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) who can provide consent on your behalf.

    Have adequate vision and motor skills to view a screen and tap or click to respond to prompts (such as a choice reaction time task), using glasses or standard aids if necessary.

    Are able to read and communicate in English.

    Do not have comorbid psychiatric conditions that interfere with cognitive function Do not have a history of brain injury or neurodevelopmental disorders

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    This study examines how Black family caregivers in the Greater Toronto Area experience and access social support while caring for a relative living with dementia. Using Straussian Grounded Theory informed by Critical Theory and Intersectionality, the research explores how factors such as race, culture, gender, and community shape caregiving experiences and support-seeking behaviours. Findings will be used to develop theory grounded in the lived experiences of Black caregivers, and to inform more culturally responsive dementia care policies, services, and supports across Canada. This study has been approved by the York University Research Ethics Board (Protocol 130, April 2026).

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you:

    • self-identify as Black (for example, African, Caribbean, Black Canadian, Afro-Latin, or another Black identity)
    • are 18 years of age or older
    • live in the Greater Toronto Area
    • provide unpaid care to a family member living with dementia
    • can speak and understand English well enough to take part in an interview

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    In-Person

    What is this Study about?

    This study investigates whether digital activity data collected from wearable and mobile devices can be used to understand changes in cognitive functioning associated with aging and neurological conditions. Participants’ daily movement patterns and activity behaviors will be monitored using advanced tracking technology that collects detailed spatial and temporal data. Researchers will analyze these patterns using computational methods to identify digital markers associated with cognitive functioning. 

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you are 60 years or older, have a confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, remain relatively independent in your day-to-day life, are able and willing to wear digital activity tracking technology to monitor daily activity patterns, and are able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures. You are also eligible to participate if you are a partner/caregiver as a healthy control. 

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    In-Person

    What is this Study about?

    Compass-ND is a research study designed to assess individuals with different sorts of cognitive and movement changes seen in older adults. We will look at the usefulness of imaging studies, clinical assessments and biomarker tests, together with measurements of memory, thinking and daily functioning, for distinguishing these changes from each other and from healthy aging.

    Eligibility Criteria

    - are between the ages 60-90

    - have up to grade 12 education

    - have an individual (spouse, friend, or relative), called a “study partner,” who is willing to:

    - Accompany you to the study visits

    - Communicate to the study staff of changes in your health status over the period of this study

    Recruitment End Date

  • Observational Study
    Online

    What is this Study about?

    This study explores the experiences of family and friends of long-term care residents. It focuses on how they experience stress, burden, and mental health challenges, and how a single-session online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or educational materials may help. We will use the information gathered from questionnaires and interventions to understand the effectiveness of these supports and to develop recommendations for improving resources, strategies, and interventions to better meet the needs of family and friends, helping them manage stress and maintain wellbeing while caring for someone in long-term care.

    Eligibility Criteria

    You are eligible to participate if you:

    - are at least 18 years old

    - currently reside in Canada

    - have a family member or friend who currently lives in long-term care

    - are not currently receiving psychological treatment

    Recruitment End Date