WHERE YOU LIVE MATTERS - Neighborhood Environment and Dementia Risks Among U.S. Older Adults

Sep 28, 2026

Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) present a growing public health crisis among older adults, with emerging evidence pointing to neighborhood environment as an important contributor to ADRD risk. This study examines how multiple neighborhood environment domains relate to ADRD risk in U.S. adults aged 60+ using All of Us data (N=15,683) and ADRD diagnosis from Electric Health Records. Factor analysis identified four domains, and structural equation modeling tested associations while controlling sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Greater environmental disorder and fewer accessible facilities predicted higher ADRD diagnosis risk, and perceived neighborhood safety related to lower risk.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Abstract

Study design and data sources

Neighborhood environment domains

Statistical analysis and main findings

Implications for public health interventions

FAQs

What is the main research focus of this study?

The study evaluates the association between neighborhood environment characteristics and the risk of ADRD among U.S. older adults.

Which data sources and participant sample are used?

It uses nationally representative All of Us data with 15,683 respondents aged 60+ and ADRD diagnosis from Electric Health Records.

What neighborhood factors were identified and how did they relate to ADRD risk?

Factor analysis identified physical environment disorders, accessibility of facilities, relationship with neighbors, and neighborhood safety. More environmental disorders and fewer accessible facilities were linked to higher ADRD diagnosis risk, while perceived neighborhood safety was linked to lower risk.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by WPS_1786070896