Your Participation

Will there be a cost to me to participate in this project?

  • The only cost to you is the time that it takes to complete the interviews that you agree to take part in.

Will I be paid to participate in this project?

  • No

Someone I know is very interested in participating in this study. How can they sign up?

  • Sorry, it is not possible to volunteer to participate in this study. Potential participants are selected at random.

I have been diagnosed with a major health condition; can I still be in your study?

  • Yes, we want all types of people to participate. It does not matter if you have a health condition. As long as you feel able to complete a telephone interview, we would like you to take part.

I am overweight/smoke cigarettes/drink alcohol/take prescription or non-prescription drugs. Do you still want me to take part?

  • Yes, we are studying people’s lifestyle and health as they age and we will ask you questions about this. If any of the questions make you feel uncomfortable, you may choose not to answer and to move on to the next question. We will not offer advice or make any judgment about any aspect of your health or lifestyle.

What happens to the information about me if I lose my ability to make decisions for myself as I get older?

  • Information already collected from you continues to be part of the CLSA databases and will be kept for research purposes.
  • Another person, such as your spouse or adult child, who is responsible for making decisions for you, may answer questions for you. We have developed a separate consent process for identifying this person.

Please don’t be shy to contact us if we have not answered your question! We can also be reached toll free at 1-866-999-8303 or email us, info@clsa-elcv.ca.