Are you or someone you know living with Alzheimer’s disease? We are conducting a research study to explore how physical activity (e.g., walking, jogging) affects mood, thinking skills, social engagement, and quality of life in people with Alzheimer’s disease on Prince Edward Island.

We are looking for adults aged 55 or older with a formal diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease to take part. Participation includes:

• Wearing a small, lightweight device (called an actical) for 7 days to track physical activity levels (not location).
• Answering questions about mood, thinking skills, social support, and quality of life (approximately 1 hour, online, by phone, or in-person).
• An optional follow-up interview (30 minutes) to discuss your experience with physical activity.

Participation will help improve understanding of how physical activity can support dementia care on PEI. All information will remain confidential. Participation is voluntary, and participants can withdraw at any time.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Fairouz Gaballa at strongresearchlab@gmail.com or leave a massage at 902-566-0941.

This research is part of a master’s degree in Island Studies with a focus in psychology. Some of the data will also contribute to an honours degree in psychology. This project has been approved by the UPEI Research Ethics Board and complies with tri-council guidelines for research involving human participants.