Understanding the aging process and its economic impacts
Life Course Center for the Demography and Economics of Aging
The Life Course Center at the University of Minnesota is looking into how getting older affects people and society, especially when it comes to brain health and conditions like Alzheimer's, to help us understand what keeps older adults healthy and happy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868748 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Life Course Center at the University of Minnesota investigates how aging affects individuals and society, focusing on the demography and economics of aging. This research aims to connect various disciplines to explore trends, disparities, and dynamics related to aging, particularly in relation to cognitive health and conditions like Alzheimer's disease. By leveraging large-scale population data, the center will develop collaborative pilot studies that examine the social determinants of health and well-being in older adults. Patients may benefit from insights gained about healthy aging and the factors that influence it.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include older adults aged 65 and above, particularly those at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients under 65 years of age or those without concerns related to aging or cognitive health may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and strategies for promoting healthy aging and reducing disparities in older populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding aging dynamics and health disparities, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Flood, Sarah M — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Flood, Sarah M
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.