Brain Health

Maintaining brain health, along with diet and exercise, is key to staying sharp and aging well. Cognitive decline is not inevitable. Understanding how the brain changes as we grow older is vital to supporting adults as they age.

Spotlight Articles

The Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury Among Adults 65-Plus

A new AARP Research survey among adults 18-plus explores their familiarity and experiences with traumatic brain injury. Adults 65-plus are at greatest risk.

Date: October 17, 2023

Brain Health–Hearing Connection: Public Needs and Opportunities

This study explored older adults' attitudes about hearing health and hearing loss and it's connection to brain health, dementia, and depression.

Date: September 21, 2023

AARP Research Insights on Brain Health

AARP Research on brain health highlights U.S. adults' experiences with dementia, delirium, music and brain health, and mental health.

Date: July 19, 2023

Perceptions About Dementia Don’t Match Reality

Both health care professionals and patients harbor misperceptions about dementia, according to an AARP survey.

Date: June 22, 2021