Improving brain health and wellness in older veterans
Official title: Aging Well through Interactions and Scientific Education - Action Plan (AgeWISE-AP)
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-10954255 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping older veterans learn about brain aging and create personalized plans to boost their brain health and well-being through fun activities and stress relief techniques.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01RX004828-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954255 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans aged 65 and older who are interested in enhancing their brain health and wellness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those who do not have an interest in brain health improvement may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping older veterans understand brain aging and develop personalized action plans to enhance their brain health. Participants will receive education about normal versus diseased brain aging and learn lifestyle factors that can promote brain health. The program includes practical assistance in creating individualized plans to engage in brain-healthy activities and improve psychological wellness through stress reduction techniques. The goal is to empower veterans to take control of their brain health as they age.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved brain health and psychological wellness for older veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar interventions aimed at improving brain health and psychological wellness in older adults.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'connor, Maureen Katheleen — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: O'connor, Maureen Katheleen
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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.