Name of Fellow


Dr Paul Gardiner

Institution


Funder


NHMRC

Contact information of fellow


Country


Australia

Title of project/programme


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

Source of funding information


NHMRC

Total sum awarded (Euro)


€ 409,715

Start date of award


01/01/16

Total duration of award in years


4.0

The project/programme is most relevant to:


Alzheimer's disease & other dementias

Keywords


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

Research Abstract


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.

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