Our Goal:
To better understand risk and protective factors for dementia through a more equitable lens that captures Canadians from different backgrounds



Target Population:
Individuals who identify as
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Chinese
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South Asian
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Non-Hispanic White
Eligibility
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Adults aged 55–85 who identify as Chinese, South Asian, or White
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Not diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another cognitive disorder
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No major neurological (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease) or psychiatric condition (e.g., untreated major depressive disorder, schizophrenia)
If you are unsure of whether you qualify, please reach out to us; we can provide you with more information about the eligibility criteria for CAMERA

Compensation
At each in-person visit, participants receive:
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$50 cash
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Snack voucher for use at the Sunnybrook food court
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Free parking
STUDY DETAILS
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Study duration: 5 years
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In-person research components: Two visits to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre every other year (Year 1, Year 3, Year 5)
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Remote research components: Complete questionnaires from the comfort of your home in Year 2 and Year 4

YEAR 1
YEAR 3
YEAR 5
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Tasks assessing memory and thinking abilities
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Questionnaires about background and health
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A fasting blood draw
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A brain MRI scan
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A vital signs assessment (blood pressure, height, weight)
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A short walking and balance assessment
In-person research components
(completed over two visits)
Remote research components
YEAR 2
YEAR 4
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Questionnaires about demographic background, medical history, community factors, and general health
