Physical and Cognitive Aging Study in Older Adults

Description

Overview: This study aims to assess the feasibility of recruiting and retaining 50 Hispanic American (HA) and 50 non-Hispanic American (non-HA) adults, aged 55-85, into a longitudinal aging cohort. We will evaluate differences in physical activity, physical function, and cognitive performance over time.

Design and Outcomes: Adults will be consented at the beginning of visit 1. Those potentially eligible will complete MoCA, questions about previous and current medical history, and general cognitive function (visit 1). Eligibility will be confirmed at the end of visit 1. Physical fitness, and physical activity behaviors will be assessed during visit 2. Once both visits are completed, the study team will ask about attendance availability in the future. The study team will reach out following one year (or up to 3 months after the one-year mark). The participants will be asked to repeat the same procedures as visits 1 and 2 (1 year follow-up = visits 3 and 4).