Falzarano Family Caregiving Lab

Research for caregivers, by caregivers.

Projects

CarePair

CarePair

Recruiting

Recruiting

CarePair, funded by the National Institute on Aging, is a mobile self-assessment and service referral platform designed to support dementia family caregivers by connecting them to tailored services and resources. In this 6-week pilot study, researchers are evaluating the app’s feasibility, acceptability, and potential to improve caregiver well-being. Participants will use the app and study-provided resources over six weeks and complete surveys throughout the study. Participants who complete all study activities may receive up to $70.

CarePair, funded by the National Institute on Aging, is a mobile self-assessment and service referral platform designed to support dementia family caregivers by connecting them to tailored services and resources. In this 6-week pilot study, researchers are evaluating the app’s feasibility, acceptability, and potential to improve caregiver well-being. Participants will use the app and study-provided resources over six weeks and complete surveys throughout the study. Participants who complete all study activities may receive up to $70.

Wuggle Sleep Study

Wuggle Sleep Study

Recruiting

Recruiting

The FFCL, in partnership with Wuggle, is evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of the Wuggle among dementia family caregivers. The Wuggle is a non-pharmacological sleep aid designed to promote comfort and relaxation through gentle deep-touch pressure, aromatherapy, light-blocking, and sound-reducing features. During your two-week participation, you will complete brief online surveys at the beginning and end of the study and use the Wuggle at least two times per week. Participants will receive a free Wuggle for participating.

The FFCL, in partnership with Wuggle, is evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of the Wuggle among dementia family caregivers. The Wuggle is a non-pharmacological sleep aid designed to promote comfort and relaxation through gentle deep-touch pressure, aromatherapy, light-blocking, and sound-reducing features. During your two-week participation, you will complete brief online surveys at the beginning and end of the study and use the Wuggle at least two times per week. Participants will receive a free Wuggle for participating.

Publications

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Meet Our Partners

We work with individuals, developers, and organizations who share our commitment to supporting caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Partnerships can include opportunities for collaborative research on technologies, projects, programs, and other supports that benefit caregivers and co-developing new initiatives with scientists, practitioners, and industry leaders across the research-to-practice spectrum.

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