Did you know that engaging older people as research advisors has been shown to increase the relevance of research questions, improve study design, increase the number of older study participants, and improve the generalizability of research findings?
Learn more in the September issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the SoN’s Center for Aging Research and Education. Here’s an excerpt:
After describing his study to BOAA members, “we got to learn about what their concerns were,” as well as getting “vital information about how to help alleviate those concerns.”
This month’s CARE Connections also includes a call for student applications for CARE’s advisory committee; a profile of CARE Affiliate Kristin Merss, PhD, RN; and news and events related to older adult health and well-being.
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This post was authored by Diane Farsetta on 09/26/2024.