Who can participate in this study?

You can participate in this study if you or your partner has had a stroke, you are living in the community, and you can walk at least 10 meters (with or without the help of a mobility device). Because the daily questionnaires are completed using a tablet computer, you need to be able to read newspaper size print, handle a device the size of a book, hear an alarm clock, and communicate verbally. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to use the tablet. Participation in this study is contingent on the participation of your spouse/partner. This is due to our focus on social relationships.

At the moment, we are mainly recruiting participants in metropolitan Vancouver and other areas in the Lower Mainland. We are planning to also recruit in other areas in British Columbia, such as Prince George, the Interior, and Vancouver Island in the second half of this year. Feel free to contact us if you live in any of these areas and are interested in taking part in the study.

You and your partner should not participate in this study if either of you:

• live in a nursing home or assisted living facility.
• currently suffer from any medical condition for which a doctor has told you that physical activity or fruit and vegetable consumption is contradicted.
• are unable to provide informed consent

If you think you are eligible and would like to participate in this study, please contact us at 604-822-3549 or send us an email at pulse@psych.ubc.ca