Award
National Institute on Aging 5R01AG070885-04
Trajectories of Cognition in Middle Age: Implications for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in the U.S.
Recipient
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Award Amount
$546,156.00
Ceiling
$546,156.00
Awarded
July 01, 2024
Identifier
5R01AG070885-04
The project investigates the worsening of cognitive outcomes in middle-aged adults and the influence of environmental and genetic factors. It aims to identify cognitive trajectories and incidence of CIND, using longitudinal data, to inform policies for dementia prevention.
Description
This project examines whether cognitive outcomes are worsening in middle-aged adults and how environmental and genetic factors contribute to cognitive decline. It aims to identify trajectories of cognitive impairment and incidence of CIND over time, using longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study. Findings will inform policies to mitigate dementia burden.