Award
NIH Reporter #5I01CX002400-03
Consequences of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic in older adults with and without Alzheimer's disease
Recipient
VA Boston Health Care System, Boston, MA, United States
Awarded
May 05, 2026
Identifier
5I01CX002400-03
This award funds a study on the impact of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic on cognitive function in older Veterans, including those with Alzheimer's disease, aiming to inform interventions to improve their long-term health outcomes.
Description
Research project analyzing how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused social and emotional factors contributing to cognitive decline over time in older Veterans with and without Alzheimer's disease, including the role of built environment features and the ability to correct misconceptions about social isolation and Alzheimer's disease.