LATCare Study
We are currently recruiting individuals 50 years of age or older to participate in an interview study about LAT partner caregiving. LAT is an acronym for Living-Apart-Together, describing a monogamous relationship where partners are committed to one another but are not married and live separately. We want to interview individuals whose LAT partner has recently experienced an adverse change in health status (i.e., a decline in physical and/or cognitive functioning), as well as those whose LAT relationship has ended due to a partner's change in health or recent death. Please note: If you moved in together with your LAT partner for the primary purpose of being able to provide better care, you still qualify to be interviewed!
Bottom line: If you provided care for an LAT partner in the recent past, are currently caring for an LAT partner, or moved in with your LAT partner to provide better care, we want to talk to you!
What changes in my partner's health status qualify me for this study?
A broad array of health challenges are of interest to us, including new diagnoses as well as ongoing/reoccurring issues. A change in your partner's health does not need to be permanent. We are interested in changes that are expected to result in continual decline (e.g., partner has a terminal illness) as well as those where a full or partial recovery is anticipated.
What if I moved in with my partner to help care for them?
Do I have to be my partner's primary caregiver to qualify for this study?
Not at all. In LAT relationships we recognize that living apart may likely mean that the majority of your partner's care giving needs are addressed by a nearby family member, neighbor, or even a professional caregiver. We want to interview individuals who are providing care and support to an ill or injured LAT partner at any level, including care that is very basic (providing transportation to and from doctor's appointments; errand running; light housekeeping) to highly intensive personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.). If the care you provide is predominately emotional support, we would like to hear about those experiences as well.
What happens during the interview?
Interviews are confidential, and they will last approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you are located in Columbia, Missouri we can interview you in your home, or you can come to our lab at the University of Missouri campus. If you are long-distance, we can conduct the interview by phone.
What are the benefits of participating?
Many people find it helpful to share their stories. You may also benefit simply from knowing you contributed to social science by helping researchers better understand the challenges and uplifts associated with living-apart-together and partner caregiving in later life. Finally, all participants will be entered into a raffle to win $50.00 at the end of the study.
Is this study approved by an Institutional Review Board?
Yes. This study has been approved by the University of Missouri Institutional Review Board (IRB): Project # 1197909; Approval Date: 10/14/2011; Expiration Date: 10/14/2021. If you have questions or concerns about this study, you can contact the IRB by phone (573.882.9585) or email ([email protected]).
How can I enroll? How can I get more information?
Just click below to connect with someone on the research team!
Bottom line: If you provided care for an LAT partner in the recent past, are currently caring for an LAT partner, or moved in with your LAT partner to provide better care, we want to talk to you!
What changes in my partner's health status qualify me for this study?
A broad array of health challenges are of interest to us, including new diagnoses as well as ongoing/reoccurring issues. A change in your partner's health does not need to be permanent. We are interested in changes that are expected to result in continual decline (e.g., partner has a terminal illness) as well as those where a full or partial recovery is anticipated.
What if I moved in with my partner to help care for them?
Do I have to be my partner's primary caregiver to qualify for this study?
Not at all. In LAT relationships we recognize that living apart may likely mean that the majority of your partner's care giving needs are addressed by a nearby family member, neighbor, or even a professional caregiver. We want to interview individuals who are providing care and support to an ill or injured LAT partner at any level, including care that is very basic (providing transportation to and from doctor's appointments; errand running; light housekeeping) to highly intensive personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.). If the care you provide is predominately emotional support, we would like to hear about those experiences as well.
What happens during the interview?
Interviews are confidential, and they will last approx. 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you are located in Columbia, Missouri we can interview you in your home, or you can come to our lab at the University of Missouri campus. If you are long-distance, we can conduct the interview by phone.
What are the benefits of participating?
Many people find it helpful to share their stories. You may also benefit simply from knowing you contributed to social science by helping researchers better understand the challenges and uplifts associated with living-apart-together and partner caregiving in later life. Finally, all participants will be entered into a raffle to win $50.00 at the end of the study.
Is this study approved by an Institutional Review Board?
Yes. This study has been approved by the University of Missouri Institutional Review Board (IRB): Project # 1197909; Approval Date: 10/14/2011; Expiration Date: 10/14/2021. If you have questions or concerns about this study, you can contact the IRB by phone (573.882.9585) or email ([email protected]).
How can I enroll? How can I get more information?
Just click below to connect with someone on the research team!