Frailty Science
An integral part of our research mission is to identify the causes of and treatments for frailty, an age-related condition characterized by reduced strength, energy and activity.
Cochlear Center
Researchers from Cochlear Center for Public Health led by Dr. Frank Lin study the impact of sensory function on the health of older adults, including links to cognitive problems.
Older Americans Independence Center
The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (OAIC)’s goal is to support the next generation of researchers to determine causes and treatments for frailty in older adults.
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Director of the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health
Welcome from
David L. Roth, PhD
As the Director of the Johns Hopkins University Center on Aging and Health (COAH), I welcome you and thank you for visiting our website!
The Center consists of more than 40 faculty members from Johns Hopkins University’s schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing who collaborate with other investigators at Johns Hopkins and around the world to pursue exciting goals in the areas of research, training, clinical care, and public service. Our overriding objective is to discover new and more effective ways to promote the health and well-being of older adults, and to help them continue to make valuable contributions to our communities.
In addition to our innovative research projects, such as those on family caregiving, cognitive and sensory functioning, physical mobility, social engagement, and frailty and resiliency, we have active predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs and numerous partnerships with community stakeholders. Read the full welcome message here.