Ethnoracial differences in vascular health, cognitive, and psychological

 
   Lead Investigator:    Zarina Kraal
   Institution      :    University of Michigan
   E-Mail           :    azkraal@med.umich.edu
   Proposal ID      :    782



   Proposal Description:
   Vascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease are thought to contribute to     cognitive decline and dementia. Additionally, symptoms of depression are          hypothesized to worsen vascular and cognitive function. However, less is known    about ethnoracial differences in vascular health, cognitive decline, and          psychological functioning in the context of aging and dementia risk. Clarifying   these relations may contribute to better, more personalized prevention and        intervention strategies for cognitive decline and dementia. The objectives of     this study are to examine 1) the relationships between vascular health,           cognitive, and psychological functioning, and 2) ethnoracial differences in       those relationships in older individuals.