Challenges and Opportunities for Studying Sleep Quality in People with MCI from Underprivileged Communities
Presenter Type
UNO Undergraduate Student
Major/Field of Study
Gerontology
Advisor Information
Julie Blaskewicz Boron (jboron@unomaha.edu)
Location
MBSC Ballroom Poster # 307 - U
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
24-3-2023 1:00 PM
End Date
24-3-2023 2:15 PM
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the relationships between the built environment, sleep, and dementia in marginalized, low socioeconomic, and underprivileged communities (UP). This research aims to target populations who have had less opportunity to benefit from interventions that can prevent or slow cognitive decline and will focus on adults who identify as African American/Black and/or Hispanic/Latino. A major goal of this study is to empower persons with mild cognitive impairment from UP communities and to design an accessible and affordable list of recommendations for improving the individual home environment. The focus of this presentation will be on the challenges and opportunities in studying: 1) sleep quality in general; 2) underprivileged communities; and 3) aging adults with cognitive impairment, as well as the combination of these. Recommendations will be offered, and discussion will include the importance of community-engaged approaches to research.
Scheduling
9:15-10:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-Noon, 1-2:15 p.m., 2:30 -3:45 p.m.
Challenges and Opportunities for Studying Sleep Quality in People with MCI from Underprivileged Communities
MBSC Ballroom Poster # 307 - U
The purpose of this study is to assess the relationships between the built environment, sleep, and dementia in marginalized, low socioeconomic, and underprivileged communities (UP). This research aims to target populations who have had less opportunity to benefit from interventions that can prevent or slow cognitive decline and will focus on adults who identify as African American/Black and/or Hispanic/Latino. A major goal of this study is to empower persons with mild cognitive impairment from UP communities and to design an accessible and affordable list of recommendations for improving the individual home environment. The focus of this presentation will be on the challenges and opportunities in studying: 1) sleep quality in general; 2) underprivileged communities; and 3) aging adults with cognitive impairment, as well as the combination of these. Recommendations will be offered, and discussion will include the importance of community-engaged approaches to research.