What is Memory Banking?

Our connection to the University of Kentucky is what allows us to offer evidence-based programming to improve the lives of Kentuckians. Many of the programs and information we provide at the Extension Office is the result of research studies involving Kentuckians for the benefit of Kentuckians. Memory Banking offers an opportunity in the College of Human and Environmental Sciences to be involved in ground breaking research to help guide the work of Family & Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension.

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Got Memories?

If So, the University of Kentucky needs YOU for a research study

Do you have memories that you want to share with family members but don’t know how? 

Do you want to preserve your stories or the stories of someone you love?  

Are you interested in keeping your memory active? 

·     Are you a current caregiver seeking creative ways to provide quality care?  

If you answer YES to these questions, then the research study on Memory Banking could be for you!

Memory Banking is a 4-week program aimed at teaching participant teams how to document and track personal life stories and health histories.  Teams may include but are not limited to spouses, parents and adult children, grandparents and grandchildren, friends, siblings and caregivers.  With each lesson, teams learn to connect life and health history to relationships, mental healthiness, brain exercise, and legacy.  It is anticipated that Memory Banking will promote mental healthiness and quality of life.

What:

The Memory Banking program is a research study.  It consists of a pre-screening interview,

pre/post assessments, four 90-150 minute program lessons (one lesson/week), and one six-month follow-up telephone assessment.  The assessments are estimated to take approximately 45 minutes.   

Who’s Conducting the Study?

The University of Kentucky’s FCS Cooperative Extension, Graduate Center for Gerontology, and Sanders Brown Center on Aging.

Who Can Participate?

We are seeking pairs of individuals to work as a “Memory Banking Team.” 
Team members must know each other, be 18+ years old, and free of cognitive impairment.
At least one team member must 65+.  

When:

Monday, May 2, 9, 16 and Wednesday, May 25  

Where:

Fayette County Extension Office: 1140 Red Mile Place Lexington, KY 40504-1172

Compensation:

Participants will be compensated at the end of the study, including travel reimbursement

How to Participate:

Call or email your local Extension Agent

For More Information:

Contact Program Director: Amy F. Hosier, Family Life State Extension Specialist at (859) 257-1763 or amy.hosier@uky.edu.  You may also call the University Of Kentucky Office Of Research Integrity at (859) 257-9428.