Healthy Aging Research Group

Name of Research Group Director: Eric S. Cerino, PhD (He/Him)

Objectives

The Healthy Aging Lab applies a lifespan developmental approach to identify ways to maximize health and well-being for all individuals across the adult lifespan. We leverage microlongitudinal and measurement-burst methodologies using daily diary and ecological momentary assessments (EMA) to study cognitive and emotional functioning in everyday life. We aim to identify the psychosocial determinants (e.g., daily stress and affect, personality processes, control beliefs) of normative and pathological cognitive aging (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias) using performance-based and self-reported markers of cognitive health. Students and faculty in the Healthy Aging Lab share a passion and commitment for advancing age-inclusivity in our communities through research activity and advocacy efforts.

For more information on the Healthy Aging Lab’s research, community engagement, and team members, click here.

Please contact Dr. Cerino if you are interested in learning about potential research opportunities for the incoming academic year.

Northern Arizona Memory Study

Lab member Thomasina Seaton training a lab volunteer on the mobile protocol used in our Northern Arizona Memory Study (NAZMS) data collection currently underway

Lab Get Together

Healthy Aging Lab celebrating a fun and productive year with a lab dinner and walk around nearby trails in Spring 2024 (Pictured from left to right: Top – Sam, Zachary, Zach, Jayden, Kate. Bottom – Noah, Chloe, Raechel, Amanda, Brady, Annalee, Vanessa, Gillian, Eric, Jess, Lennon, Hopper).