Unlocking Clues to Cognitive Decline Through Storytelling

Join Our Research Study on Language and Memory in Aging

Help us learn more about how memory and language change with age. By participating, you’ll contribute to science—and if you’re interested, we can also share personalized feedback about your memory.

About the Study

Across the United States, we are inviting older adults to tell stories and complete thinking and memory tests with a study team member—all done virtually over the computer. Your story recordings will be stored securely in a password protected database and used to help researchers learn how language and thinking skills change as we age.

We are especially seeking older adults who have noticed changes in their thinking or memory—whether mild or more significant.

Who Can Participate?

Adults 60-90 years old.

Adults who are able to read, speak, and understand spoken English.

Adults without a history of:

major psychiatric disorder (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar, untreated major depression)
progressive neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease)
acquired brain injury (e.g., stroke, brain tumor, traumatic brain injury)

See if you’re eligible for this study!

Enroll Now

Steps to Earn $50

Everything is completed from your home!

1. Interest Form

Click here to complete the Interest Form.

2. Phone Call

We will call you to confirm if you are eligible.

3. Zoom Session

If you are eligible, we will test your language and memory skills (2 hours).

Earn a $50 Gift Card

Participant Testimonials

“The experience was very enlightening. The host was very gracious and had an excellent bedside manner. I would encourage any older adult to get involved in the study because it shows you how your brain changes as you age.”

– Eugenia D.

“The Zoom process was easy and efficient and really helped with scheduling. I strongly recommend all older adults participate in these studies. There is a lot that I learned personally, and this provides information that researchers use to ultimately benefit us all.”

– Bob W.

“My experience was very positive. Although I will admit I was a bit nervous at the start. However the student conducted herself with the utmost professionalism and thoughtfulness so I could relax. I actually enjoyed the challenge.”

– Jean R.

Reasons to Volunteer

Advance Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

Help researchers better understand language and cognitive changes in older adults. The more people who volunteer, the more our teams can learn!

Receive a Free Memory Assessment

At the end of your phone call to determine eligibility for this study, we will provide feedback on your memory and thinking abilities.

Earn a $50 Gift Card

You’ll receive a $50 gift card for each annual session you complete.

Chance to Join a Free Memory Workshop

Participants who complete DementiaBank may qualify for an online clinical trial to learn new tools and strategies intended to improve everyday life.

Meet Our Recruitment Team

Sarah Cheung

Utah

Sarah Conkle

Montana

Ivonne Maldonado

Arizona

Mikaila Mangubat

Florida

Elisa Perriott

Louisiana

Roxanne Williams

Delaware

Our recruitment team is nationwide to ensure this study includes older adults from many different communities.

Interested in joining our research?

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Your Privacy Matters

Your personal information will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes of this research study. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Contact Us

Resilient Cognitive Aging Lab

Phone: 302-307-2708
Email: recall-researchlab@udel.edu
Website: sites.udel.edu/recall-lab