Close to six million older adults age 65 and older in the US are living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia; women and minorities are disproportionately affected. Our research focuses on diverse populations of older adults living with dementia and includes innovative clinical trials designed to delay or prevent cognitive decline through medication therapy and other therapeutic modalities, such as cognitively-engaging social dance. Our other social and behavioral research focuses on learning ways to improve the quality of care and quality of life of persons living with dementia as well as enhancing the quality of life and care experiences of their care partners and includes research conducted in the community as well as in long-term care settings.
- Adapted tango to enhance cognitive function: Madeleine Hackney, PhD
- Promoting meaningful engagement among persons with dementia in assisted living: Alexis Bender, PhD and Molly Perkins, PhD (with collaborators at Georgia State)
- Improving quality of life at end of life of persons with advanced dementia and their care partners: Molly Perkins, PhD
- High blood pressure and memory: Ihab Hajjar, MD
- Communication Strategies for Persons Living with Dementia: Katharina Echt, PhD and Patricia Griffiths, PhD
- Dementia Caregiving: Patricia Griffiths, PhD and Molly Perkins, PhD
