Title

Examining Physical Activity and It’s Impact on Older Black Women

Authors

Ta’Mia Morrissette, Xavier University of Louisiana
Sydney Kirven MPH, BS, Xavier University of Louisiana
Kwame Jackson BS, Xavier University of Louisiana
Amy Thierry PhD, MPH, Xavier University of Louisiana

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Description

Disparities in cognitive impairment have been documented among racial/ethnic minority older adults, which can be linked to both social inequalities and daily behaviors

• Older Black adults have twice the risk of developing cognitive-related diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia compared to Whites

• Less is known about the factors that may maintain cognitive health among Black women specifically

• Cognitive functioning shown to be improved by physical activity; however, limited research has assessed this association among older Black women

Publication Date

2021

City

New Orleans

Keywords

Physical Activity, Impact, Older Black Women

Disciplines

Health Services Research | Laboratory and Basic Science Research | Public Health | Women's Health

Recommended Citation

Morrissette, Ta’Mia; Kirven, Sydney MPH, BS; Jackson, Kwame BS; and Thierry, Amy PhD, MPH, "Examining Physical Activity and It’s Impact on Older Black Women" (2021). Festival of Scholars. 9.
https://digitalcommons.xula.edu/xula_fos/9