Olguine Colin ’24
Exploring the relationships between trauma and the onset of dementia among older adults
Olguine Colin ’24, Social Work & Health Policy and Management major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Katherine Kranz, Social Work
Poster Presentation: Wednesday, April 24, 1:30 – 3 p.m.
This study is rooted in the significant impact of dementia on individuals, families, and society at large. Dementia places a considerable burden on health systems but, most importantly, caregiving resources as cognitive functioning further declines. The notable socioeconomic impact of dementia includes caregiver burden, healthcare cost, and overall reduction of quality of life and well-being; exploring potential risk factors that lead to the onset of the disease is critical for early intervention. Knowing the long-term effect of ACEs on mental health and its association with changes in memory and cognitive function makes it worth exploring the extent to which ACEs increase the risk of dementia later in life in older adults, particularly women. Although studies have investigated the relationship between ACEs and many health conditions, the present study aims to explore associative ACEs factors that impact the risk of dementia.
