Cognitive Decline among Older Nevadans: Population-based Findings from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Authors

Jason D. Flatt, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Alexandria Evans, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Renato M. Liboro, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Samantha E. John, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Sheniz Moonie, University of Nevada, RenoFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2021

Publication Title

Engaging with Aging Conference

Abstract

Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) - a form of cognitive impairment and may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias Population-based studies often rely on selfreport measures to understand potential public health challenges In 2015, Nevada’s Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS) found 1 in 6 Nevadans aged 45+ experienced SCD

Controlled Subject

Cognition; Population

Disciplines

Cognitive Neuroscience

Repository Citation

Flatt, J. D., Evans, A., Liboro, R. M., John, S. E., Moonie, S. (2021). Cognitive Decline among Older Nevadans: Population-based Findings from the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Engaging with Aging Conference