Predicting cognitive impairment using modifiable risk factors to inform population-level prevention Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to a state between normal cognition and dementia and... Learn More
Examining the associations between psychological distress, allostatic load, and cognitive function among older adults: the moderating role of sexual orientation The effects of chronic stress on cognitive health are well documented in the literature;... Learn More
Facilitating interpretation of cognitive impairment: the development of reliable changes scores for the cognitive measures in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging The CLSA collects information about the cognitive functioning of English- and French-speaking participants aged... Learn More
Relationships between risk of obstructive sleep apnea and outcomes in Parkinson’s disease in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic condition causing obstruction of breathing passages during... Learn More
The relationship between residential green space exposure and dementia and cognitive function in respondents of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging As the older population of Canada continues to grow, the number of people living... Learn More
Mediation of the relationship between age and cognition by stroke and vascular risk factors: an analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Dementia is one of the largest public health crises of our time. With increasing... Learn More
CLSA COVID-19 Brain Study – neuropsychological cohort and neuroimaging cohort Our overarching goal is to better understand the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on... Learn More
Broad and deep longitudinal analysis in neurodegenerative disease (BRAIN): Identifying and predicting trajectories of decline in cognitive and physical function using data from CLSA linked to routinely collected health system data (follow-up) Declines in various aspects of cognition such as memory, language skills and reasoning are... Learn More
Exploring sarcopenia as a predictive factor for the development of cognitive dysfunction Project findings Learn More
Effect of changes in social participation on cognitive functioning evolution in retirement: Influence of social support and residential setting Although people often eagerly await their retirement, some individuals show a greater cognitive decline... Learn More
A longitudinal analysis of the experiences and impacts of loneliness and social isolation in Canada As we grow older, our social circles often get smaller, and this can lead... Learn More
Does functional social support mediate the association between anxiety and executive function in middle-aged and older adults? An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Anxiety is a common mental health condition that adversely affects executive function. Executive function... Learn More