How neighborhood characteristics and activity affect cognitive health
Official title: Neighborhood characteristics, GPS-based activity space, and cognitive health
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-11293602 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $224,100 |
| NIH project number | 4R00AG080126-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11293602 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, especially those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, who live in diverse neighborhood environments.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hyun, Jinshil — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hyun, Jinshil
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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.