UBC Study Seeks Older Adult Volunteers for Social Support Research

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An interdisciplinary team at the University of British Columbia is conducting a study titled Allies in Health to investigate social support among adults aged 60 and over. The study involves virtual appointments, questionnaires, physical activity monitoring, and optional blood samples, with participants receiving monetary reimbursement or a Fitbit device.

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• “An interdisciplinary team of researchers at The University of British Columbia has embarked on a journey to investigate how social support plays a role in the everyday lives of adults aged 60+... Participation involves two virtual appointments via Zoom as well as morning and evening questionnaires for 10 consecutive days.” — The Islands Grapevine – November 24th, 2022 (November 24th, 2022)

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