NIH R01 · 2024
Bilingualism as a protective factor of ADRD in American Indian adults: the Strong Heart Study
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT American Indian populations have greater burden of cerebrovascular and Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) comorbidities compared with non-Hispanic White U.S. populations and may also have greater burden of cognitive decline and dementia. Bilingualism—common in American Indian communities— may enhance working memory capacity, attentional control, and cognitive reserve, thus reducing cognitive risk. However, bilingualism is a highly individual experience, and the context of use can modify its cognitive effects. Factors that may influence this association include age, sex, vocabulary, physical and mental status, socioeconomic status, culture, and social…
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