Abstract

The goal of the Pilot/Exploratory Core is to promote innovative multidisciplinary research related to balance and aging. The P/EC will manage the process of promotion, application, review, award and monitoring for Pilot/Exploratory and Developmental pilots and small pilots. Priorities for awards include relevance to the OAIC theme, potential for independent funding, new multidisciplinary collaboration and integration of mechanistic and applied approaches. Additional priorities for Development Projects are potential to advance research methods in the area of balance and aging, degree of innovation and potential for incorporation into OAIC future studies. In order to make the most efficient use of resources, projects that serve as add-ons to existing funded studies will be encouraged. First year Pilot Studies include 1) Influence of PENS Back Pain Reduction on Attention and Balance, 2) Fear of Falling, Anxiety and Balance, 3) An Investigation of Two Balance Interventions in Older Adults with Instability , 4) Executive Function, Postural Control and Cholinergic Functions in WMD and 5) Does Skill Acquisition Exercise Improve Balance and Mobility in Persons with Peripheral Neuropathy or White Matter Disease?

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Center Core Grants (P30)
Project #
1P30AG024827-01
Application #
6847370
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAG1-ZIJ-8 (M3))
Project Start
2004-06-01
Project End
2009-05-31
Budget Start
2004-06-01
Budget End
2005-05-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$210,432
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Pittsburgh
Department
Type
DUNS #
004514360
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
15213

  Publications

Henderson, Rebecca M; Miller, Michael E; Fielding, Roger A et al. (2018) Maintenance of Physical Function 1 Year After Exercise Intervention in At-Risk Older Adults: Follow-up From the LIFE Study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 73:688-694
Baker, Joshua F; Newman, Anne B; Kanaya, Alka et al. (2018) The Adiponectin Paradox in the Elderly: Associations with Body Composition, Physical Functioning, and Mortality. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci :
Gray, Shelly L; Marcum, Zachary A; Schmader, Kenneth E et al. (2018) Update on Medication Use Quality and Safety in Older Adults, 2017. J Am Geriatr Soc 66:2254-2258
Bhasin, Shalender; Gill, Thomas M; Reuben, David B et al. (2018) Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders (STRIDE): A Cluster-Randomized Pragmatic Trial of a Multifactorial Fall Injury Prevention Strategy: Design and Methods. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 73:1053-1061
Callahan, Kathryn E; Lovato, Laura; Miller, Michael E et al. (2018) Self-Reported Physical Function As a Predictor of Hospitalization in the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Study. J Am Geriatr Soc 66:1927-1933
Thorpe, Carolyn T; Thorpe, Joshua M; Jiang, Tao et al. (2018) Healthcare utilization and expenditures for United States Medicare beneficiaries with systemic vasculitis. Semin Arthritis Rheum 47:507-519
Mendez, Michelle A; Newman, Anne B (2018) Can a Mediterranean Diet Pattern Slow Aging? J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 73:315-317
Wasson, Emily; Rosso, Andrea L; Santanasto, Adam J et al. (2018) Neural correlates of perceived physical and mental fatigability in older adults: A pilot study. Exp Gerontol 115:139-147
Rejeski, W Jack; Walkup, Michael P; Fielding, Roger A et al. (2018) Evaluating Accelerometry Thresholds for Detecting Changes in Levels of Moderate Physical Activity and Resulting Major Mobility Disability. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 73:660-667
Forman, Daniel E; Zieman, Susan J (2018) ""Doc, I Think My Meds Are Killing Me! Please Help…"": Transdisciplinary Forces Unite to Refocus Pharmacotherapy for Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc :

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