They need volunteers, at least 60 years of age or older and living independently or unassisted, to join a study to evaluate texture perception and sensitivity.
Qualified participants will attend a one hour session at the WSU Sensory Science Center. During this session, participants will fill out a questionnaire then researchers will measure your saliva flow rate, medication intake, oral health, mouth behavior, particle sensitivity, oral tactile sensitivity, and food texture preferences.
Part of this session will require testing yogurt samples. Participants must not have an allergy or intolerance to the following ingredients: Dairy/milk, quinoa, or wheat.
Participants will receive a $20 Walmart gift card.
Contact Olivia Chaffee at olivia.chaffee@wsu.edu to participate or if you have questions.