Ambulatory Methods for Measuring Cognitive Change
Description: Project Narrative Identification of modifiable risk factors prior to the development of neurological conditions in old age represents a critical challenge for developing effective treatment and preventive measures, controlling health care costs, and ultimately improving the quality of life for seniors and their families. This requires methods to detect subtle cognitive changes years prior to the onset of discernable symptoms. The proposed research will significantly advance these efforts by developing innovative ambulatory methods that rely on mobile and sensor technology to measure the cognitive and behavioral function of people in their everyday life. These methods could provide more cost-effective, accurate, sensitive and `ecologically valid' measurements of early signs of cognitive impairment than are currently available through standard laboratory and clinical practices. By improving our ability to measure cognitive function in daily life, this work will set the stage for the next generation of early intervention and prevention studies to slow or prevent cognitive decline.
Funder: National Institute on Aging
Funding type: cooperative_agreement
Funder scheme: U2C
Start date: 2018-09-15
End date: 2025-05-31
Investigator: MARTIN J SLIWINSKI
Institution: PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE
Funded outputs count: 76
Funder award ID: U2CAG060408
OpenAlex ID: G45455326