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ArticleInnovation in aging2026

Which activity tracker features matter to you? Older Black participants living with memory challenges and care partner preferences.

Rebecca K F Lassell, Christopher J Carey, Lola Sample, Hanley Elftmann, Laura N Gitlin, Jaroslaw Harezlak, Richard J Holden, Amber L Pearson, Evan Jordan, NiCole Keith and 1 more

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11 authors.

Rebecca K F LassellDepartment of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1628-3722
Christopher J CareyIndiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Lola SampleDepartment of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
Hanley ElftmannSchool of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, A.T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona, United States.
Laura N GitlinCollege of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2869-473X
Jaroslaw HarezlakDepartment of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8617-6768
Richard J HoldenDepartment of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3603-6158
Amber L PearsonCS Mott Department of Public Health, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8848-1798
Evan JordanDepartment of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6924-2628
NiCole KeithDepartment of Health & Wellness Design, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9498-8627
Kathleen UnroeIU Center for Aging Research, Regenstreif Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7013-4440

Funding

Training Core (I)U54AG063546 · NIA · BROWN UNIVERSITY · PI JOSEPH E. GAUGLER · 2019 to 2026
$125.9M
NIA NIH HHS U54 AG063546
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Objectives: There is a need to understand Black older adults' perceptions and attitudes about commercial activity trackers to measure and monitor outcomes in clinical trials. We sought to identify the preferred activity tracker features of Black older adults living with memory challenges or dementia and their care partners. Methods: Utilizing a mixed-methods convergent parallel design, 9 participants were recruited from Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. Data were collected through 2 focus groups with participants ( Results: Participants with memory challenges rated Apple Watch SE highest, with mean scores in comfort (4.3), convenience (3.3), and features (4.3). Care partners rated Fitbit Inspire 3 highest in comfort and Apple Watch SE for convenience and features. Qualitative findings highlighted physical attributes and comfort (large screen size), convenience (viewing progress), and Discussion and Implications: Findings can guide the selection of activity trackers in future research for this population and may increase wear time and adherence in clinical trials.

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Alzheimer’s DiseaseDementiaExercise/Physical ActivityFunction/MobilityHealthy aging

Identifiers

PMID41853222
PMCPMC12995432

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