Title:“Trajectories of Cognitive Decline among Black Americans: The Role of Social Isolation”

Description:
The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) among older Black adults is two-three times greater than that of older White adults. A better understanding of modifiable risk factors for ADRD among Black adults is imperative for eliminating this racial disparity. This presentation uses data from the Health and Retirement Study to examine how social isolation predicts trajectories of cognitive decline among middle-aged and older Black adults.