The goal of this project is to substantially strengthen a small but successful collaborative, international network the SENSE Network to accelerate and translate innovative research in sensory aging, Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and late-life wellbeing. The principal investigators launched the SENSE Network in September 2020. Building on past successes, we propose to leverage… Continue reading Sensory Aging, Late-Life Wellbeing, and ADRD Research Infrastructure to Catalyze Practice and Policy
Research Theme: Life Course
Daily Experiences and Well-being among Spousal Caregivers for Older Adults Experiencing Lewy Body Dementia
The purpose of this study is to examine the daily lives of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) caregivers and the links between LBD symptoms and caregiver well-being throughout the day. We will generate a rich and novel dataset to examine caregiving for LBD core symptoms in addition to symptoms shared by other dementias.
Virtual Convoys: A Social VR Approach to Reducing ADRD risk among Older Adults Living Alone
Nearly one-third of older adults (age 65+) in the United States are aging alone. Those who experience social isolation are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Virtual reality (VR) is gaining recognition as a means to promote cognitive health as well as a means to connect with our social network.… Continue reading Virtual Convoys: A Social VR Approach to Reducing ADRD risk among Older Adults Living Alone
Improving Inclusivity of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research for Asian Americans and Latinx through Nationally Representative Hybrid Sampling
Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), set as a public health priority by the World Health Organization, is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.; however, a dearth of ADRD research data that consider dynamics across racial/ethnic groups beyond minimum standard racial/ethnic categories is detrimental to understanding a comprehensive picture of the… Continue reading Improving Inclusivity of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research for Asian Americans and Latinx through Nationally Representative Hybrid Sampling
Childhood adversity, DNA methylation, and risk for depression: A longitudinal study of protective factors and sensitive periods in development
Little is known about the extent to which the biological embedding of promotive and protective factors pre-loads a capacity for resilience across the life course. If researchers better understood how promotive and protective factors operate biologically we could better determine what causes depression, which children are most at risk, and perhaps most critically, the optimal… Continue reading Childhood adversity, DNA methylation, and risk for depression: A longitudinal study of protective factors and sensitive periods in development
UAS-CLEAR: A new nationally representative longitudinal study of caregiving experiences and well-being across the lifecourse
Family caregivers are essential to the nations well-being and economy yet little information exists regarding the daily lives of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and non-ADRD caregivers across the diverse social partners who provide care. The present study develops and administers new survey instruments in the Understanding America Study (UAS) (https://uasdata.usc.edu/index.php) to identify caregivers… Continue reading UAS-CLEAR: A new nationally representative longitudinal study of caregiving experiences and well-being across the lifecourse
Intergenerational disadvantage and pediatric health disparities in acute respiratory illness and diarrhea
Global literature underscores that certain children and families are more likely to experience persistent social and economic disadvantages often determined by their race, ethnicity, social group, or other socio- demographic characteristics. Simultaneously, studies from diverse settings demonstrate unequal burdens of disease and unequal access to timely, quality health services in early childhood, contributing to lifelong… Continue reading Intergenerational disadvantage and pediatric health disparities in acute respiratory illness and diarrhea
DeAngelis,Reed Thomas
I am a population health scientist. Broadly, this means I research the interplay between human societies, health, and aging. Most of my work focuses specifically on explaining why certain groups of people live shorter and sicker lives than others. I also investigate how people cope with chronic stress using religion and other social support mechanisms.
Benson,Lizbeth Erin
Lizbeth ‘Libby’ Benson, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor in the Data Science for Dynamic Intervention Decision Making Center (d3c) at the University of Michigan’s Survey Research Center and Institute for Social Research. Before moving to Michigan, Libby completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the TSET Health Promotion Research Center within the NCI-designated Stephenson Cancer Center… Continue reading Benson,Lizbeth Erin
The Effects of COVID-19 on Long Term Care for High-Need Older Adults with and without Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Our objective is to assess the immediate and longer-term effect of the COVID 19 pandemic on the use of long-term services and supports by high-need older adults living in the US and to understand how these impacts differ for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). We will draw on pre- and post-COVID-19… Continue reading The Effects of COVID-19 on Long Term Care for High-Need Older Adults with and without Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias