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Project Number: | I01CX001592-01 |
| Title: | Cognitive Rehabilitation for Older Veterans with Mild Cognitive Impairment |
| Principal Investigator: | Elizabeth Twamley |
| Location: | San Diego, CA |
| Congressional District Code: | 52 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2018 - March 2023 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $347,441 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,690,499 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Due to the aging of the United States population, age-related cognitive problems resulting from Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of dementia are increasingly prevalent. Before individuals are diagnosed with dementia, they typically exhibit a period of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI). Mild cognitive problems associated with MCI frequently impact an individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks, including working, independent living, and medication adherence. Veterans are at increased risk... |