Award
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 11132620
Consequences of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic in older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA) under the NIH
Awarded
May 05, 2026
Identifier
11132620
Grant awarded to study the effects of social isolation during COVID-19 on cognitive decline in older Veterans, including those with Alzheimer's disease, led by VA Boston Health Care System.
Description
A grant funded by the Veterans Affairs (VA) under the NIH (National Institutes of Health) to analyze the impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on cognitive decline among older Veterans, including those with Alzheimer's disease. The project involves longitudinal questionnaires and neuropsychological testing over multiple years and is organized under the VA Boston Health Care System with Andrew Budson as the principal investigator. The project duration is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027, and is part of the FOA CX-22-001.