Stand up to dementia: Reducing prolonged sitting to improve cognitive function in older adults

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1103311

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Australia has an ageing population, resulting in more people being diagnosed with dementia. Prolonged sitting - (a behaviour that is very common amongst older adults) may increase the risk of cognitive decline and thus developing dementia. This study aims to further explore the relationship of sitting with dementia and cognitive function by using objective measures of sitting and also to develop programs and resources to reduce prolonged sitting which are informed by consumers.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2016

End Date: 01-01-2019

Funding Scheme: Targeted Calls

Funding Amount: $603,901.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Promotion

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

cognitive function | intervention study | older people | randomised controlled trial (RCT) | sedentary behaviour

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