Can where we live shape cognitive aging? A study of 20,000+ Black women found neighborhood disadvantage was linked to more subjective cognitive concerns, but the association was fully attenuated after accounting for education. Read more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

The Glymour-team branch of TIME-AD is learning about how lighting affects photography! 📸 It was wonderful having the team together in Boston! We had a lovely time connecting in person, playing golf, enjoying great food, and talking about our ongoing projects and ideas.

On International Day of Older Persons, we celebrate older adults and the importance of healthy cognitive aging. TIME-AD is advancing research on aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #HealthyAging

Did you know? 🧐 Nearly 800,000 additional direct care workers will be needed in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034. A strong, supported care workforce is essential as dementia cases grow. This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, TIME-AD highlights research supporting healthier aging and dementia care. #Caregiving

🌱 Did you know? Staying active, eating well, managing stress, learning new things & staying connected can all support healthy aging. This #HealthyAgingMonth, explore tips from the National Institute on Aging: www.nia.nih.gov/health/healt...

Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay 🧠 At TIME-AD, we’re working to advance the methods and evidence needed to strengthen Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research. Explore publications from TIME-AD investigators: www.time-ad.org/publications

🌟Scientist Spotlight: Renata Flores Renata is a TIME-AD Research Data Analyst studying social connection and cognitive aging and harmonizing measures across aging studies. Her recent work examines social isolation, loneliness, and Alzheimer’s biomarkers. 🔗 www.time-ad.org/renata-flores

Today marks two years of TIME-AD! We’re grateful to the National Institute on Aging for supporting our work to advance methods and strengthen dementia research, and to everyone who has contributed along the way. Learn more: www.time-ad.org #Dementia #DementiaResearch

Looking forward to the 2026 National Alzheimer’s Virtual Summit, hosted by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, Sept. 16–17! TIME-AD MPI Maria Glymour will moderate “Setting Your Brain Up for Success” on Sept. 16 at 12:45 PM ET. Free & virtual! 🔗 web.charityengine.net/2026Summit-R...

Did you know? Hearing and vision impairments affect up to 40% of older adults and are linked to dementia risk. This #DeafAwarenessMonth, learn how TIME-AD is studying sensory impairment and whether interventions like hearing aids could reduce dementia risk: www.time-ad.org/projects/sus...

🔬 Research Reflections: Molly LaPoint Molly’s research focuses on using brain imaging to identify the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Her work is one example of how steady, collaborative science moves the field forward. Learn more about Molly: www.time-ad.org/molly-lapoint

September marks the start of #WorldAlzheimersMonth 💜 This month, TIME-AD joins the global community in raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and highlighting the importance of research to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Reflecting on #AAIC2026! We loved seeing TIME-AD researchers present work on #dementia genetics, brain health across the lifespan, and the role of community social factors in healthy aging. 🧠 Thanks to Dima Chaar, Molly LaPoint, and Audrey Murchland for representing TIME-AD!

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! Did you know pets can encourage physical activity, companionship, and emotional well-being- all important for healthy aging? At TIME-AD, we study the factors that influence brain health and dementia risk. #NationalDogDay

💡 Did you know? Nearly 13 million people in the U.S. provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias. At TIME-AD, we're studying the factors that influence brain health and dementia risk to help improve outcomes. #DidYouKnow #BrainHealth

On #NationalSeniorCitizensDay, we celebrate the resilience, wisdom, and contributions of older adults. At TIME-AD, we're advancing research to better understand brain health and dementia risk to support healthier aging. Explore our latest publications: www.time-ad.org/publications

🌟Scientist Spotlight: Molly LaPoint Molly is a TIME-AD investigator exploring how lifecourse factors, such as early/midlife stressful life events or mental health challenges, may be associated with brain health later in life. 🔗 Learn more about Molly: www.time-ad.org/molly-lapoint

That’s a wrap on PsyMCA! Alongside a week of workshops and conversations on advances in dementia research, the TIME-AD team also found some time to enjoy beautiful Lake Tahoe 🌲 Thank you to the conference organizers! #PsyMCA

📸 More from PsyMCA! TIME-AD investigators Elizabeth Rose Mayeda, Niki Churchill & Eleanor Hayes-Larson joined a workshop on developing and validating dementia algorithms without a reference standard. Invited expert Kaitlin Casaletto also shared her expertise with attendees! #PsyMCA

📸 Scenes from PsyMCA! TIME-AD is in Tahoe, joining workshops and sessions exploring this year’s theme: advances in algorithms for diagnosing cognitive impairment and dementia. #PsyMCA #dementia

TIME-AD will be attending the 2026 #PsyMCA conference in Tahoe, California! This year’s meeting focuses on advances in algorithms for diagnosing cognitive impairment and dementia: psymca.org We hope to see you there!

📢 ICYMI: A recent TIME-AD study explored whether reducing loneliness could help preserve memory function in later life. 🔗 Read it here: academic.oup.com/aje/advance-... #NeuroSky

Estimating the effects of hypothetical loneliness interventions on memory function among middle-aged and older adults in the United States

Abstract. Loneliness is associated with faster memory decline in mid- and late life, but it remains unclear whether interventions to ameliorate loneliness

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🧠 Today is #WorldBrainDay! Better brain health starts with better research. At TIME-AD, our investigators are developing new methods to study cognitive aging and dementia, building the evidence needed to improve prevention and care. Explore our latest research: www.time-ad.org/publications

🔬 Research Reflections: Annie Pederson "The most rewarding part has honestly been the people." Annie, a BU Research Fellow and TIME-AD Investigator, values collaborating with researchers who share a passion for improving public health. 🔗 www.time-ad.org/annie-pederson

A great week at #AAIC2026! Thank you to @alzassociation.bsky.social for the opportunity to share, connect, and learn alongside the global dementia research community. 📸 Kendra Sims presented her research on neighborhood factors and racial disparities in cognitive decline.

TIME-AD is at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in London! 📸 Shelli Vodovozov presented her research on the association between high-impact pain and neuroimaging measures of brain health in a diverse cohort. #AAIC2026

An update from #MELODEM2026: TIME-AD investigator Eleanor Hayes Larson presented research on how different dementia classification algorithms influence dementia identification and reversion rates in the Health and Retirement Study. And between sessions, we met Uma 🐶, a highlight of the week!

🔬 Happy #ResearchAppreciationDay! We're celebrating the TIME-AD investigators advancing dementia research. A big thank you to the National Institute on Aging for supporting this work. Meet some of the researchers behind TIME-AD: www.time-ad.org/scientist-sp...

Congrats to Dr. Willa Brenowitz on helping Guest Edit the Special Collection on Sensory Changes in ADRD, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring. The collection highlights studies on sensory loss and changes as predictors of ADRD: tinyurl.com/5f5syey3

Next week, TIME-AD will be at the #MELODEM Annual Meeting. MELODEM brings together researchers advancing methods for studying dementia and cognitive decline. 🔗 Learn about MELODEM: sites.bu.edu/melodem/about/