How neighborhood characteristics and activity affect cognitive health
Neighborhood characteristics, GPS-based activity space, and cognitive health
This study looks at how the places you live and the activities you do, tracked by GPS, can affect brain health in people with Alzheimer's and similar conditions, helping us understand what makes a neighborhood good or bad for cognitive aging.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11293602 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the characteristics of neighborhoods and the activities people engage in, as tracked by GPS, influence cognitive health, particularly in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By analyzing data from the Einstein Aging Study, the research aims to identify risk factors and protective elements in different environments that may affect cognitive aging. The study will consider both objective neighborhood data and personal perceptions to provide a comprehensive understanding of these influences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, especially those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, who live in diverse neighborhood environments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing cognitive decline or do not have a diagnosis of 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 and policy recommendations that enhance cognitive health in older adults, particularly those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between neighborhood environments and cognitive health, indicating that this approach has potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hyun, Jinshil — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hyun, Jinshil
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.