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INTRODUCTION

Lynda Anderson, Rebecca G. Logsdon, Angela K. Hochhalter, and Joseph R. Sharkey

Introduction to the Special Issue on Promoting Cognitive Health in Diverse Populations of Older Adults
Gerontologist 2009 49: S1-S2; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp073 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

FORUM

Get checked abstract Lynda A. Anderson, Kristine L. Day, Renée L. Beard, Peter S. Reed, and Bei Wu

The Public's Perceptions About Cognitive Health and Alzheimer's Disease Among the U.S. Population: A National Review
Gerontologist 2009 49: S3-S11; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp088 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

BRIEF REPORTS: SPECIFIC ISSUES & TOPICS ABOUT THE HEALTHY BRAIN PROJECT

Get checked abstract James N. Laditka, Renée L. Beard, Lucinda L. Bryant, David Fetterman, Rebecca Hunter, Susan Ivey, Rebecca G. Logsdon, Joseph R. Sharkey, and Bei Wu

Promoting Cognitive Health: A Formative Research Collaboration of the Healthy Aging Research Network
Gerontologist 2009 49: S12-S17; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp085 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Sarah B. Laditka, Sara J. Corwin, James N. Laditka, Rui Liu, Daniela B. Friedman, Anna E. Mathews, and Sara Wilcox

Methods and Management of the Healthy Brain Study: A Large Multisite Qualitative Research Project
Gerontologist 2009 49: S18-S22; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp076 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Lucinda L. Bryant, James N. Laditka, Sarah B. Laditka, and Anna E. Mathews

Characteristics of the Healthy Brain Project Sample: Representing Diversity Among Study Participants
Gerontologist 2009 49: S23-S29; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp081 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

THE BIG PICTURE: RESEARCH ARTICLES ON KEY FINDINGS ABOUT PERCEPTIONS OF COGNITIVE HEALTH

Get checked abstract Sarah B. Laditka, Sara J. Corwin, James N. Laditka, Rui Liu, Winston Tseng, Bei Wu, Renée L. Beard, Joseph R. Sharkey, and Susan L. Ivey

Attitudes About Aging Well Among a Diverse Group of Older Americans: Implications for Promoting Cognitive Health
Gerontologist 2009 49: S30-S39; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp084 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Renée L. Beard, David J. Fetterman, Bei Wu, and Lucinda Bryant

The Two Voices of Alzheimer's: Attitudes Toward Brain Health by Diagnosed Individuals and Support Persons
Gerontologist 2009 49: S40-S49; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp083 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Daniela B. Friedman, James N. Laditka, Rebecca Hunter, Susan L. Ivey, Bei Wu, Sarah B. Laditka, Winston Tseng, Sara J. Corwin, Rui Liu, and Anna E. Mathews

Getting the Message Out About Cognitive Health: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Older Adults' Media Awareness and Communication Needs on How to Maintain a Healthy Brain
Gerontologist 2009 49: S50-S60; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp080 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Sara Wilcox, Joseph R. Sharkey, Anna E. Mathews, James N. Laditka, Sarah B. Laditka, Rebecca G. Logsdon, Nadine Sahyoun, Joseph F. Robare, and Rui Liu

Perceptions and Beliefs About the Role of Physical Activity and Nutrition on Brain Health in Older Adults
Gerontologist 2009 49: S61-S71; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp078 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

SPECIAL TOPICS ON PROMOTING COGNITIVE HEALTH

Get checked abstract Bei Wu, R. Turner Goins, James N. Laditka, Valerie Ignatenko, and Eric Goedereis

Gender Differences in Views About Cognitive Health and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Among Rural Older Adults
Gerontologist 2009 49: S72-S78; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp077 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Joseph R. Sharkey, Barbara F. Sharf, and Julie A. St. John

"Una persona derechita (staying right in the mind)": Perceptions of Spanish-Speaking Mexican American Older Adults in South Texas Colonias
Gerontologist 2009 49: S79-S85; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp086 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Thomas R. Prohaska, Amy R. Eisenstein, William A. Satariano, Rebecca Hunter, Constance M. Bayles, Elaine Kurtovich, Melissa Kealey, and Susan L. Ivey

Walking and the Preservation of Cognitive Function in Older Populations
Gerontologist 2009 49: S86-S93; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp079 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Rebecca G. Logsdon, Susan M. McCurry, Kenneth C. Pike, and Linda Teri

Making Physical Activity Accessible to Older Adults With Memory Loss: A Feasibility Study
Gerontologist 2009 49: S94-S99; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp082 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Judy Kruger, David M. Buchner, and Thomas R. Prohaska

The Prescribed Amount of Physical Activity in Randomized Clinical Trials in Older Adults
Gerontologist 2009 49: S100-S107; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp075 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

CONCLUSION

Rebecca G. Logsdon, Angela K. Hochhalter, Joseph R. Sharkey, and on behalf of the members of the Healthy Aging Research Network Promoting Cognitive Health Workgroup

From Message to Motivation: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
The Gerontologist Advance Access published on June 2, 2009
Gerontologist 2009 49: S108-S111; doi:10.1093/geront/gnp074 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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