National Institute on Aging 11400229

Medication self-administration (MSA) and awareness of MSA: life-relevant markers of cognitive impairment

This NIH-funded project by the National Institute on Aging focuses on using medication self-administration as an early marker for cognitive impairment and dementia, involving biomarker and neuropsychological assessments over a two-year period at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Description

The project aims to explore medication self-administration as an early indicator of cognitive impairment and dementia. The project involves assessments, biomarkers, and neuropsychological testing. The project is funded by the NIH, with a focus on aging and brain health. The project will be conducted at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester. The project duration is approximately two years. The project includes objectives to associate medication errors with biomarkers and cognitive decline. The project aims to establish a role for objective medication self-administration assessment in geriatric and cognitive care.

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