1390L - Interdisciplinary Research Involving Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

As the aging population increases, so does the number of older adults living with cognitive impairment. These older adults experience an array of challenges that requires solutions beyond the scope of a single discipline or area of research practice, thus driving the need for interdisciplinary collaborations. This seminar will discuss elements and best practices for conducting interdisciplinary research to address the complex needs of older adults with cognitive impairment (e.g., mild cognitive impairment, TBI) guided by the Institute of Medicine report. Two large, federally-funded interdisciplinary projects will be used as case examples to inform and guide future interdisciplinary research for the development of solutions and interventions that reinforce recovery, adaptation, psychosocial well-being, and quality of life, despite losses in capacity.