SIERA Study: Everyday Experiences in Aging

Positive and negative life experiences can have an impact on physical and mental health. The purpose of this study is to learn more about the relationship between daily life experiences and biological changes in older adults. Researchers hope their findings lead to a better understanding of the factors that affect long-term health.

• Age 60 and up
• Generally healthy
• Non-smoker
• Have reliable internet and computer access in your home to complete online questionnaires and video visits
• Have access to a video/web camera on your device
• Willing and able to prick your own finger to obtain blood
• Not diagnosed with any immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, lupus, lymphoma, or HIV
• Have not undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatment in the past 5 years
• Not currently taking any of the follow medications: inhaled or systemic steroids, opioid medication, or cytotoxic medications such as morphine
• Not currently taking more than two of the following types of medications: beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, ACE inhibitors, hormone replacement, thyroid supplements, antidepressants, anxiolytics (such as Xanax, Librium, Klonopin, Valium, etc.) or hypnotics (such as Ambien, Halcion, etc.)