About this Webinar

The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study is a longitudinal, multi-site, randomized controlled trial conducted at six field sites with New England Research Institutes (NERI) as the coordinating center. The study includes measures of cognitively demanding daily activities, cognitive functioning, daily functioning, health care and service utilization, driving habits, and mobility. Recently, ACTIVE joined NIA’s Data LINKAGE program to link study data with CMS, and an NIA R01AG056486 supported passive follow-up through 2019 to enable researchers to continue tracking outcomes for the respondents to this unique study. This webinar will highlight the ACTIVE study data and the rich resources available to the research community. Presenters will discuss the history and goals of the study, how it has been used in research, and how the linked files offer new research opportunities. The webinar will also review how interested researchers can gain access to these data for independent projects. This webinar is intended for secondary data users and researchers at all skill levels.

Presented by: 

• Kathryn Lavender (Moderator)
• James McNally (Moderator)
• Karlene Ball (Speaker)
• Olivio Clay (Speaker)
• Alden Gross (Speaker)
• Kate Miller (Speaker)
• Melissa Trevino (Speaker)