Established in 1987, the Braceland Center for Mental Health and Aging at The Institute of Living / Hartford Hospital conducts research and education to improve the health and well-being of older persons.
There are a number of varied research, evaluation, and education projects underway at the Braceland Center. Major areas of research address mental health issues and access, long-term care and Alzheimer's disease, and health care quality and evaluation.
Mission & Activities:
- Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, a public-private research partnership organized by the National Institute of Health. This 60 million dollar, five-year study is developing improved methods of tracking biomarkers and early changes associated with Alzheimer's disease and memory decline and has created a tremendous, publicly accessible database that is available to qualified researchers worldwide.
- Conduct research and education aimed at improving the health care of older persons.
- Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for persons with cognitive impairments and dementia.
- Provide consultation to physicians and agencies caring for patients and families with dementia.
- Improve access of persons with memory decline and their families to research trial participation
- Collaborate with federal and state governments, local service and educational organizations to carry out research and evaluation projects.
- Work in close partnership with The Institute of Living's clinical geriatric services.
- Provide training to undergraduate and graduate physicians, nurses, social workers and other therapists.
- Maintain affiliation with the Center on Aging at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.