Exploring how financial wellbeing affects the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over a person's life.
Investigating financial wellbeing, biological aging, and risk of Alzheimers disease and related dementias in a life course synthetic cohort
This study is looking at how money worries throughout life might affect the chances of developing Alzheimer's and related memory issues, especially focusing on early life stress, to find out when financial help could make a real difference in keeping our minds healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10997316 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between financial wellbeing and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) throughout a person's life. It focuses on how financial stress, particularly in early life, may contribute to cognitive decline and accelerate biological aging. By analyzing data from multiple datasets, the study aims to identify critical periods when financial interventions could be most effective in reducing ADRD risk. The findings could help inform strategies to improve financial wellbeing and cognitive health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from minoritized groups who may experience financial strain and are at risk for cognitive decline.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of financial stress or are not at risk for Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that improve financial wellbeing and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a link between financial stress and cognitive decline, but this study aims to provide novel insights using longitudinal data.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kezios, Katrina L — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kezios, Katrina L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.