Caregiver Training

Reducing Falls and Improving Cognition with Exercise

Age-related cognitive decline has a profound impact on the daily functioning of older adults, their families and healthcare systems. Currently 46.8 million people worldwide are living with dementia. This number will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. We will discuss these statistics and how a structured exercise program in a community setting for older, sedentary adults is associated with benefits to physical and cognitive health.

Presenter

Dr. Kieran F. Reid, PhD, MPH
Dr. Kieran F. Reid, Ph.D., MPH is a Director of the Laboratory of Exercise Physiology and Physical Performance at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Reid completed his Doctorate in Clinical Research from Trinity College, Dublin in 2014, having systematically examined aspects of muscle performance, mobility limitations, exercise interventions, and cognitive functioning in older adults. In addition to his initial undergraduate training in Exercise Physiology, Dr. Reid also possesses an MPH degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Tufts University School of Medicine. He has extensive training and experience in conducting clinical trials designed to assess and maintain physical and cognitive function in older adults.